Tata Advanced Systems worked with Spain’s Indra. Together, they commissioned the first indigenous 3D air surveillance radar ‘Lanza-N’ for the Indian Navy. This radar installed on warships can track drones, jets, missiles. Tata’s factory in Karnataka will manufacture these radars.
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has partnered with Spanish defence company Indra. Together, they have commissioned the first 3D Air Surveillance Radar (3D-ASR) – Lanza-N for the Indian Navy. The radar has been installed on an Indian Navy warship. This is a major step towards India’s defence self-reliance.
What is the Lanza-N radar?
Lanza-N is the naval version of Indra’s Lanza 3D radar. It is one of the world’s most advanced long-range air defense and anti-missile radars. This radar has the capabilities of tracking both air and surface targets in 3D. Its range is 254 nautical miles (about 470 km). It can detect drones, supersonic fighter jets, anti-radiation missiles, and naval platforms. Operational capability in bad weather enhances its utility. This is the first time the Lanza-N radar will operate outside Spain. Indra has made necessary changes to withstand the humidity and heat of the Indian Ocean. The radar has been linked to all the systems of the warship. It was accepted after rigorous sea trials. Various naval and air platforms were used in the trials.
Collaboration between Tata and Indra
This achievement is the result of an agreement signed between Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) and Indra in 2020. The agreement provides for the delivery of 23 radars, three of which will be manufactured completely by Indra. Tata will assemble the remaining 20 in India. Tata has already set up a radar assembly, integration and testing facility in Karnataka, which wills peed up the delivery.
TASL CEO and MD Sukaran Singh stated that our collaboration with Indra is a symbol. It represents the strengthening of radar manufacturing capacity in India. We are creating an ecosystem of advanced defense systems with local supply chain and technical expertise. Ana Buendia, head of Indra’s Naval Business Unit, said that this project goes beyond radar delivery. We built a radar factory with Tata in Bengaluru, which will help us in local production and service.
Importance for Indian Navy
This radar will be installed on frigates, destroyers and aircraft carriers of the Indian Navy. The first commissioned radar has been installed on a warship. The rest will arrive soon. This will strengthen the Navy’s surveillance capability. Especially against enemy drones, jets and missiles.
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