SOURCE: AFI
Bangalore’s Alpha Design Technologies has clinched a significant deal to supply its newly developed mobile very-high-frequency (VHF) radar to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This development was highlighted by Vishal Anand, Assistant Vice-President of Projects at Alpha Design, during the Aero India 2025 show in Bangalore.
According to Anand, the radar system is designed to enhance the IAF’s ability to detect stealth aircraft, which are characterized by a low radar cross-section (RCS). The contract involves the delivery of six VHF radars, with the first unit anticipated to be delivered by mid-March.
The radar system is notably mobile, utilizing two 6×6 trucks for deployment. One truck is dedicated to housing the radar antenna, while the other accommodates the operator station, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for both vehicles, and an identification friend-or-foe (IFF) antenna. This setup ensures operational flexibility and resilience.
The radar itself is described as a 3D system with an impressive range of 360 kilometers, offering complete 360-degree coverage and a detection altitude up to 15 kilometers. It employs solid-state transmit/receive (T/R) modules, which Anand explained are crucial for signal processing. “Signals received by each T/R module are processed by a digital signal processor located at the back of the radar antenna. These processed signals are then transferred to the control cabin for further analysis,” he stated.
Furthermore, interest in this technology extends beyond the IAF. The Indian Army has shown keen interest in testing this radar, potentially customized to meet their specific operational needs.
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