What does "awacs" mean?

Acronym of Airborne Warning and Control System.

Awacs

Common synonyms include: acronym expansion, airborne command post, airborne radar, airborne surveillance system, airborne warning system, expansion.

noun

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Noun

1
Acronym of Airborne Warning and Control System. US, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
"Near-synonyms: AEW&C, AEW"
2
An aircraft that contains an AWACS system; especially, the Boeing E-3 Sentry.