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To upgrade its air surveillance, Pakistan has approved
the purchase of Swedish Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS)
to counter Indian contract to buy the Falcon system from Israel.
Pakistan acknowledged gaps in its airborne surveillance
and asserted that the USD 1 billion order was required for the
effectiveness of the Pakistan Air Force. It did not say how many
AWACS it would buy although it congratulated its negotiators for
getting a “good and comprehensive deal.”
The proposed AWACS have “Erie Eye” radar systems
mounted on special planes made by Swedish company Saab. Another
Swedish company, Ericsson is expected to provide the surveillance
equipment.
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