Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. Both A-50EI Phalcon and DRDO Netra are AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) Systems
  2. Both A-50EI Phalcon and DRDO Netra have been indigenously developed by DRDO
Which of the above is / are correct statements?

Answer: Only 1 is correct
Notes:
  1. Both A-50EI Phalcon and DRDO Netra are AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) Systems: This statement is partially correct. A-50EI Phalcon is indeed an AEW&C system, but DRDO Netra is also an AEW&C system. Both systems are used for early detection and control of airborne threats. Therefore, this statement is correct.
  2. Both A-50EI Phalcon and DRDO Netra have been indigenously developed by DRDO: This statement is not entirely correct. A-50EI Phalcon is based on Israeli technology and is a modified version of the Russian IL-76 aircraft platform with an Israeli Phalcon radar system. While it has been customized for Indian requirements, it is not considered indigenous in the same way as DRDO Netra.

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