I m not denying that DRDO didn't did a good job with the limited resources it has
But point here is India is in dire need for awacs (atleast 2 phalcons if nothing more) n DRDO has not much experience in this field so expecting miracles from them over night is ridiculous
My point is ofcourse DRDO can make good awacs but it will take atleast 5-7 year to be matured enough to counter phalcons
Even the smaller awacs that DRDO is making won't be delivered before 2015
So how r we suppose to fill the gap in between
I would recommend go for atleast 2 phalcons fitted on airbus or boeing if not more n if we have to pay more make sure we get all the technological intake required by DRDO for making something like phalcons
That way not only IAFs current requirements will be fulfilled but also DRDO will get the necessary boost to complete the project on time