SOURCE: AFI
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is poised to select a key international partner to co-develop an indigenous Electronic Warfare (EW) suite for India’s flagship Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). The move has drawn global attention from defence industry observers, highlighting its strategic and technological significance.
HAL is currently reviewing proposals from leading defence firms, including Sweden’s SAAB, Italy’s Elettronica, Germany’s Hensoldt, and Israel’s Elbit Systems. Each contender brings extensive expertise in integrating advanced EW systems onto rotary-wing platforms, intensifying the scrutiny surrounding the selection process.
The EW suite, tailored for the high-altitude-capable LCH—already proven in demanding conditions like Ladakh—will boost the helicopter’s survivability against evolving electronic threats. The system is expected to feature radar warning receivers, laser warning systems, missile approach warning sensors, countermeasure dispensers, and advanced threat detection, seamlessly integrated into the LCH’s mission architecture for real-time threat management.
This partnership underscores India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ push, aiming to enhance the LCH’s combat edge with cutting-edge indigenous technology.
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