India-Russia Defense Partnership Set to Sign $4B Radar System
India is on the verge of finalizing a significant USD 4 billion defence agreement with Russia to acquire an advanced long-range early warning radar system. This cutting-edge system, part of Russia’s Voronezh radar series, promises to transform India’s missile detection and air defence capabilities, enhancing national security and fostering defence manufacturing under the “Make in India” initiative.
Objective: Acquisition of an advanced long-range radar system to bolster India’s air defence and missile detection capabilities.
Technology
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | India, Russia set to sign USD 4-billion deal for advanced radar system |
Technology | Voronezh Series Long-Range Radar |
Detection Range | Up to 8,000 kilometers |
Installation Location | Chitradurga, Karnataka |
Domestic Manufacturing | 60% components to be manufactured in India |
Strategic Benefits | Early threat detection, extended surveillance, rapid countermeasure deployment |
Economic Impact | Boosts domestic defence manufacturing, creates industrial opportunities |
Geopolitical Relevance | Strengthens India’s monitoring capabilities amid regional and global tensions |
Key Meetings | Discussions between Indian officials and Almaz-Antey; Defence Minister’s visit to Russia |
Additional Initiatives | INS Tushil commissioning; discussions on future defence projects under “Make in India” framework |
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