SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
Astra Microwave Products Ltd, the selected production partner for the Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Fire Control Radar (FCR), has confirmed that it is in talks with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture 130 Uttam AESA radars for the Tejas Mk1A and MkII fighter jet programs.
Company officials have also confirmed that the first Uttam AESA radar will soon be delivered for integration into the Tejas MkII prototype, which is expected to be rolled out by the end of this year. Both Tejas Mk1A and MkII will feature the same Uttam AESA FCR, which is equipped with over 980 Transmit/Receive (TR) modules, significantly enhancing the fighter jets’ radar capabilities.
Currently, the initial batches of Tejas Mk1A will be equipped with the ELM-2052 AESA radar from Israel’s ELTA Systems. However, HAL plans to start integrating the Uttam AESA radar from the 41st Tejas Mk1A as part of the 83-aircraft order placed by the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The Uttam AESA radar, developed by India’s Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), represents a major milestone in India’s efforts to develop advanced indigenous radar technology. The radar provides superior tracking, targeting, and electronic warfare capabilities, significantly improving the operational effectiveness of India’s Tejas fighter jets.
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