New Radar Systems Along Northern And Western Borders

Context: The Indian Army is procuring advanced radars to plug surveillance gaps along the northern and western borders.

About the New Radar Systems

• Purpose: Detect and engage low radar cross-section (RCS) objects, such as small drones, which are hard to track using conventional systems.

Types

• Low Level Light Weight Radars (Enhanced) – LLLR-E.
• Upgraded ASR (Air Surveillance Radars).
• Air Defence Fire Control Radars (ADFCR-DD) are specifically for drone detection.

Features

• Capable of detecting small, fast-moving, and low-flying drones.
• Can track swarms of drones used for surveillance or attacks.
• Provides sharper visibility and quicker threat responses for commanders in the field.

Procurement

• The Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to vendors for radar systems with ranges of 30–45 km.
• These systems will become a key component of India’s counter-drone architecture.

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