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DRDO Unveils Advanced AESA Radar for LCA Tejas Mk2, Boosting Indigenous Capabilities

2025-03-15

The development and successful testing of a new Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar by DRDO for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk2 marks a significant milestone in India's journey towards self-reliance in defense technology. This indigenous AESA radar, expected to be superior to its predecessors, will enhance the Tejas Mk2's combat capabilities, allowing for simultaneous tracking of multiple targets and improved electronic warfare resilience. From a UPSC perspective, this highlights the 'Make in India' initiative's success in critical defense sectors and reduces dependence on foreign suppliers, strengthening national security.

UPSC Angle: Significance of indigenous AESA radar development for India's defense sector, 'Make in India' in defense, technological self-reliance, and impact on air force capabilities.

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India's Push for Millimeter-Wave Radar in Autonomous Vehicles and Smart City Infrastructure

2024-09-01

The Indian government and private sector are increasingly investing in millimeter-wave (mm-Wave) radar technology, not just for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in automobiles but also for smart city applications like traffic management, security surveillance, and infrastructure monitoring. This push aligns with India's digital transformation and smart cities mission, leveraging mm-Wave's high resolution and all-weather capabilities. This development showcases the dual-use nature of advanced radar technology and its potential to drive economic growth and improve urban living.

UPSC Angle: Dual-use technology, application of radar in smart cities and autonomous vehicles, technological advancements for urban development, and economic implications of indigenous tech.