I would prefer living in present that in a promised land. 54 inch failed spectactiularly to reform defense so far. That could change with building of proper MIC and theater command. But those are just promises.
Indian AESA Radar Developments
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If anyone can turn promise into reality, it's Modi ji.
We'll get it before you get your KAAN. Don't worry.
no, just that they have proposed Gan based trm for the upgrade programs. Per their estimate, it would take about 3-4 years from tech transfer to scaling up into a product development and test / certify Uttam variants. It means the GaN based trm tech will be mature enough to be used in the radar system. Now the MoD/IAF will take decision whether to proceed with it. Estimated timeline is between FY 26 to 30 ie from 2025 to 2029, early 2030 possibly. tentative timeline of development should IAF want the upgrade to carry on. Each stage will be in liaison with IAF & appointed official as well as people from DRDO side.
Ku & X Band Aesa Seeker from Astra Microwave Products Ltd.
Ku Band AESA seeker Head with Vivaldi flare notch radiators
is Astra microwave Seeker specially TRM really indigenous or have foreign origin....American or Israeli ?
Ku Band AESA seeker Head with Vivaldi flare notch radiators
is Astra microwave Seeker specially TRM really indigenous or have foreign origin....American or Israeli ?
Its ToT from RCI/DRDO, Astra is production partner. Why would other countries give cutting edge tech to an indian MSME ?
Part of the deal for Jaguar modernisation. Because of the low numbers, the Israelis wanted us to choose 2 types for the radar, so the second one was LCA Mk1A. Of course, they didn't specify anything about the minimum numbers for the second type.
With the exception of light helicopters, the Modi govt has done well everywhere else.
The biggest benefits were seen in indigenization.
Its for testing of the radome, quite big, mass ≤ 700kg , needs to survive 180kmph wind.
US Navy wanted SPY-6 radar with 6.1 meter to be fitted on San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock. But the new Arleigh Burke deckhouse can only accommodate a 4.3 m (14 ft) version.
If packaging density remains the same as Uttam Mk-2, the AESA radar being developed for Su-30 MKI will have at least 1912 TRM (max ~2048) in its 980mm antenna.
Thanks to IACCS, it could also be used for air defence purpose helping our other FCRs to destroy the hostile targets.