In a significant advancement for Indian naval capabilities, Spanish defense technology firm Indra and India’s Tata Advanced Systems have successfully commissioned the first Lanza-N radar system aboard an Indian Navy warship. This state-of-the-art long-range 3D radar is designed specifically for air defense and anti-missile operations, enhancing the Navy’s operational capabilities.
The radar system was successfully integrated with the ship’s existing systems and underwent rigorous sea trials, where it was tested alongside various naval and aerial platforms to ensure reliability in diverse operational conditions. This achievement highlights the effective collaboration between Indra’s radar technology expertise and Tata’s robust local manufacturing capabilities, reflecting a growing trend of indigenous defense production in India.
To bolster production and deployment efforts, Tata Advanced Systems has established a cutting-edge radar assembly, integration, and testing facility in Karnataka, located in southern India. This facility will play a pivotal role in future radar production and integration tasks.
Following the successful deployment of the first Lanza-N system, plans are in place to install additional units on Indian Navy frigates, destroyers, and aircraft carriers. This is part of a broader initiative outlined in a 2020 contract between Indra and Tata Advanced Systems, which aims to enhance Indian defense capabilities through technology transfer.
As per the agreement, Indra is set to provide three fully assembled Lanza-N radar systems. Furthermore, they will supply core components for an additional 20 systems, which Tata Advanced Systems will assemble and integrate locally for installation on various Indian Navy vessels.
The Lanza-N features advanced capabilities, including a pencil-beam radar that sends focused signals to accurately track targets and assess their position and altitude, even amidst challenging conditions such as heavy clutter or electronic jamming. Moreover, it has the capacity to automatically identify aircraft by interpreting their transponder signals across multiple operational modes.
The radar operates via three independent, fully controllable channels, enabling it to efficiently track multiple targets, filter out interference, and maintain comprehensive surveillance over wide areas. Specifically designed for tactical deployments, the Lanza-N can be installed on naval ships and operated from onboard stations. It seamlessly integrates with naval defense networks, providing air surveillance capabilities with an impressive maximum range of 254 nautical miles (approximately 292 miles or 470 kilometers).
The successful commissioning of the Lanza-N radar marks a substantial step forward in strengthening India’s maritime defense posture, paving the way for enhanced security in the region.
