SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
In a significant technological leap for India’s missile program, the upcoming BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) supersonic cruise missile will be equipped with a state-of-the-art X-Band seeker featuring Phased Array Monopulse technology. This new seeker is designed to dramatically enhance the missile’s ability to detect, track, and engage a wide array of targets with unprecedented precision.
The X-Band seeker operates in the 8–12 GHz frequency range and is tailored for high-resolution tracking in complex combat environments. Unlike traditional mechanically scanned radar seekers, the Phased Array Monopulse system uses electronically steerable beams to simultaneously track multiple targets while maintaining rapid update rates and resilience against electronic countermeasures (ECM).
Tactical Edge for BrahMos-NG
The integration of this advanced seeker aligns with the core objectives of the BrahMos-NG program: creating a lighter, faster, and smarter variant of the current BrahMos missile. While maintaining the iconic Mach 3.5 speed and precision strike capability, the NG variant is expected to be:
- 50% lighter and shorter than its predecessor
- Compatible with a wider range of airborne platforms, including fighter aircraft such as the Tejas Mk1A, Su-30MKI, and potentially even drones
- Deployed in larger numbers due to reduced logistics footprint and cost
This technological update comes at a time when battlefield environments are becoming more contested and stealthier platforms are becoming the norm. The X-Band Phased Array Monopulse seeker ensures BrahMos-NG remains ahead of the curve by enabling high-confidence kills even against low-RCS and fast-moving threats.
Key features of the seeker include:
- Modes of Operation:
- Search
- Acquisition
- Tracking
- Terminal Guidance
- Target Versatility:
Capable of engaging a wide range of targets including:- Surface ships (large and small)
- High-speed boats
- Low-flying aircraft
- Ground-based transporters and mobile launch platforms
- Detection Capabilities:
Able to detect targets with a Radar Cross Section (RCS) as small as 0.01 m², enabling engagement of stealthy or small-profile targets such as UAVs and fast attack crafts. - Acquisition Range:
Capable of acquiring large targets with an RCS of 2000 m² at ranges up to 20 kilometers, ideal for maritime and ground strike missions.
This technological update comes at a time when battlefield environments are becoming more contested and stealthier platforms are becoming the norm. The X-Band Phased Array Monopulse seeker ensures BrahMos-NG remains ahead of the curve by enabling high-confidence kills even against low-RCS and fast-moving threats.
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