The deal focuses on the acquisition of the state-of-the-art Voronezh radar system, which is expected to significantly enhance India’s ability to detect and respond to aerial threats across an extensive region.
India Plans To Buy This Massive $4 Billion Wall Like Radar
The deal focuses on the acquisition of the state-of-the-art Voronezh radar system, which is expected to significantly enhance India’s ability to detect and respond to aerial threats across an extensive region. The agreement reflects the enduring defence cooperation between New Delhi and Moscow, a partnership that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reinforced during his visit to Russia this week.
The centerpiece of the proposed deal is the Voronezh radar system, developed by Russia’s Almaz-Antey Corporation, known for its expertise in missile systems and radar technology. With a vertical range exceeding 8,000 km and a horizontal reach of over 6,000 km, the radar can detect and track multiple threats, including ballistic missiles, stealth aircraft, fighter jets, and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
According to Russian claims, the system can monitor more than 500 objects simultaneously and even track near-Earth objects in space.
Push for Local Manufacturing Under ‘Make in India’
As reported by The Sunday Guardian, in line with India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, the deal includes a provision for at least 60% of the radar system to be manufactured domestically. A team from Almaz-Antey recently visited India to meet with potential offset partners, as reported by Russia Today. The system, once acquired, will likely be stationed in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district, which is already home to several advanced defence and aerospace facilities. The location has reportedly been surveyed, ensuring readiness for installation.
Strengthening India-Russia Defence Ties
India and Russia share a “special, privileged, and strategic defence partnership,” a sentiment reiterated during Singh’s visit. In a meeting with his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov, Singh co-chaired discussions on military-technical cooperation and took stock of the delivery status of two remaining S-400 Triumph missile systems, part of a $5.43 billion deal signed in 2018.
