IAF SEEKS 12 RADARS TO COUNTER MISSILE THREAT

[Zarvan]

Swordfish is an advanced Indian Active electronically Scanned Array (AESA) long-range tracking radar specifically developed to counter India's specific ballistic missile threat needs
by Vijay Mohan

The Indian Air Force has drawn up plans to acquire 12 high-powered radars to counter the threat posed by the induction of new combat aircraft in the region, some of which are claimed to have stealth capabilities, as well as ballistic missiles.

Such radars have the capability to detect airborne targets at a range of several hundred kilometers. These will combat the growing obsolescence and plug gaps in the country’s existing air defence network.

The IAF has specified that the radars should be able to detect targets at an altitude of 30 km with the ability to detect and track targets having a radar cross section of 0.1 square meter or less following a parabolic trajectory. The systems, which can also be deployed in high altitude areas, should also have measures to counter electronic warfare and anti-radiation missiles.

The move to procure high-powered radars comes in the backdrop of India being in the process of acquiring several other systems, including long-range surface-to-air missiles, to strengthen defences against aerial threats.

The IAF has an array of low, medium and long range radars to meet different operational requirements. At present, its requirement of high-power radars, which are large and static systems with an elaborate infrastructure, is met by a mix of Russian and French systems. The French Thales radar, which that has a range of about 600 kms, has been in service for several decades. Besides imported systems, a number of indigenously developed radars such as Rohini, Arudhra and Indra series met low and medium range requirements. The private sector in India is also reported to be working on high-powered radar systems.

The Russian S-400 missile that has a range of 380 km, Israeli Spyder low-level quick reaction missiles, the indigenous Akash and the under development medium range surface-to-air missile along with the missile shield for important cities are among the systems being put in place to enhance air defence capabilities.

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/iaf-seeks-12-radars-to-counter-missile-threat/307334.html

 

[Kinetic]

IAF should go for something similar to ISRO's long range multi object tracking radar MOTR (Rs 245 crore only)

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-pape...dar-india-joins-big-league/article7212224.ece

Else DRDO develop something similar to TERRA... Swordfish was developed in 2008 after that 8 years passed, what LRDE was doing?

 

[migflug]

Swordfish is an advanced Indian Active electronically Scanned Array (AESA) long-range tracking radar specifically developed to counter India's specific ballistic missile threat needs
by Vijay Mohan

The Indian Air Force has drawn up plans to acquire 12 high-powered radars to counter the threat posed by the induction of new combat aircraft in the region, some of which are claimed to have stealth capabilities, as well as ballistic missiles.

Such radars have the capability to detect airborne targets at a range of several hundred kilometers. These will combat the growing obsolescence and plug gaps in the country’s existing air defence network.

The IAF has specified that the radars should be able to detect targets at an altitude of 30 km with the ability to detect and track targets having a radar cross section of 0.1 square meter or less following a parabolic trajectory. The systems, which can also be deployed in high altitude areas, should also have measures to counter electronic warfare and anti-radiation missiles.

The move to procure high-powered radars comes in the backdrop of India being in the process of acquiring several other systems, including long-range surface-to-air missiles, to strengthen defences against aerial threats.

The IAF has an array of low, medium and long range radars to meet different operational requirements. At present, its requirement of high-power radars, which are large and static systems with an elaborate infrastructure, is met by a mix of Russian and French systems. The French Thales radar, which that has a range of about 600 kms, has been in service for several decades. Besides imported systems, a number of indigenously developed radars such as Rohini, Arudhra and Indra series met low and medium range requirements. The private sector in India is also reported to be working on high-powered radar systems.

The Russian S-400 missile that has a range of 380 km, Israeli Spyder low-level quick reaction missiles, the indigenous Akash and the under development medium range surface-to-air missile along with the missile shield for important cities are among the systems being put in place to enhance air defence capabilities.

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/iaf-seeks-12-radars-to-counter-missile-threat/307334.html

which radar are they they asking? is it green pine ?

 

[#hydra#]

Now anothervexcuse to look abroad, why the hell armed forces not discussing such requirements with DRDO in time,so that they can develop. Radar is one of the few areas where drdo doing well,especially in big radars.

 

[jha]

Looks like another system from IAI will be imported. Any Israeli variant for American X-Band radar available ?

 

[Ankit Kumar 002]

Looks like another system from IAI will be imported. Any Israeli variant for American X-Band radar available ?

@DavidSling should have the answer.

 

[Mujraparty]

The private sector in India is also reported to be working on high-powered radar systems.

does anyone have any info on this ...!!!

@amardeep mishra

bro this is your area of expertise , why isn't the local solution is being pursued ? is Drdo capable of building something akin to Israeli Green Pine radar ..?!