SOURCE: AFI
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the successful completion of testing for the ELTA ELM 2052 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar on the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet. This significant milestone marks a step forward in enhancing the capabilities of India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program.
The ELTA ELM 2052 AESA Radar, known for its advanced performance in both air-to-air and air-to-ground roles, promises to significantly boost the operational effectiveness of the Tejas Mk1A. The radar’s integration was a complex process, requiring meticulous testing to ensure compatibility with the aircraft’s updated avionics and weapon systems.
Simultaneously, HAL is in the process of integrating the Astra Mk1A missile into the Tejas Mk1A. This next-generation Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) is expected to undergo test firing in the near future, further augmenting the combat capabilities of the aircraft. The Astra Mk1 is designed to offer enhanced range and precision, crucial for air superiority missions.
The Astra Mk1 has already been showcased in combat scenarios, having been successfully fired from the earlier Tejas Mk1 model equipped with the ELTA ELM-2032 Multi-Mode Radar (MMR). This previous integration provided valuable data and experience, leading to planned revalidation trials for the Astra Mk1 on the Tejas Mk1A. These trials are anticipated in the coming weeks to ensure that the missile performs optimally with the new radar system before the aircraft is handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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