India to Deploy 6,000km Range Russian "Voronezh" Radar at DRDO Campus in Karnataka to Monitor China-Pak Stealth Aerial Threats

In a move to bolster its defence capabilities and counter regional security threats, India is set to commission a Russian-manufactured Voronezh radar system at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) campus in Challakere, Karnataka.

This powerful over-the-horizon radar, with its impressive 6,000 km range, represents a significant upgrade to India's strategic defence infrastructure.

Challakere, once known primarily as India's "Edible Oil City," has transformed into a thriving hub for science and technology. Located approximately three hours from Bengaluru, it houses key establishments like ISRO, DRDO, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

This concentration of scientific talent and infrastructure has made Challakere a focal point for advanced research and development in defence and space technology.

The Voronezh radar system is a strategic asset capable of scanning the entirety of Pakistan and deep into Chinese territory, despite being located nearly 1,800 km from India's borders with these neighbours.

Its long-range capabilities enable early detection of ballistic missiles, stealth aircraft, and various other aerial threats, providing India with a crucial advantage in monitoring and responding to potential security challenges.

Operating across various wavebands, the Voronezh radar is versatile and capable of tracking hundreds of targets simultaneously. This provides real-time surveillance over vast areas, significantly enhancing India's missile warning and air defence systems. The installation at Challakere is expected to integrate with India's broader network of radars and sensors, creating a comprehensive air defence shield.

Beyond its military advantages, the project has substantial economic implications. India's agreement with Russia includes significant local manufacturing components, with over 50 Indian enterprises, including startups, participating in producing at least 60% of the radar system. This collaboration aligns with India's "Make in India" initiative, fostering job creation and boosting local defence manufacturing capabilities.

The deployment of the Voronezh radar in southern India sends a clear message about India's commitment to safeguarding its security interests. It also signifies the deepening defence cooperation between India and Russia, even amidst the complexities of international sanctions and geopolitical tensions.

This move is likely to be perceived as a strategic countermeasure by India against the growing missile capabilities of its neighbours, ensuring that India maintains a vigilant and proactive defence posture.

 

[Technoholic]

Nice so we can train the radars on F35 & collect their signatures

It doesn't work like that. F-35s and other American stealth aircraft are equipped with transponders that increase their RCS during peace-time and civilian deployments. Hence, the RCS of a F-35 will read the same for the radar similar to the RCS of a civilian aircraft.

 

[dunla52]

While Soviets were the king of the game (woodpecker). India has been pretty late to the Over the Horizon Radar system.
Even Iran has been working on its own OTH Radar with tange in excess of 3000 KMs.

India with large talent of young Engineers should be employed and trained

 

[kp435]

Too much negativity by many cry babies PPL here.

It's a radar, it will give coordinates IN 3D FORMAT of the jets/missiles/anything that is in air,
so why would a STANDSTILL technology be with army PPL, it's better it is in close proximity with scientists/drdo in case there are any technical view points/integration/experiments/changes required. +Surely it will have a layer of missiles protecting the site. And as it is near drdo/isro/base/... So the cost to maintain that region will not much provided that area is already under good protection/protocol

It covers 6k distance on all sides, it means even if it's stationed at Karnataka, it still can catch any flying object launched from Somalia/South Africa/yemen/ukraine/israel/turkey/beijing China/KOREA/japan/taiwan/philipines/southChinaSea/malaysia/indonesia/australia

Once you catch the flying object, and you have good s400 or future indegenious air defence missile system, YOU ARE GETTING MUCH SECURED. Additional you will be getting data of all the areas and their movements, also track these countries future missile TESTS(abnormal movements means abnormal activity), you don't need to go to others location/ports to observe their speed/capabilities (like China coming to sriLanka/maldives), you sit in Karnataka and get 3D format of what is the speed/object.

 

[kp435]

And with india testing the emergency sms/messaging to phones,
With the radar, we are in line of the National alarming system to raise alarm , with that we can also use it for say national disasters/earthquakes.
+ With agni surface to surface of 5000+ range, this radar compliments it,

India is in right track than EVER

 

[Vikas Yadav 007]

The cost of $4 billion, equivalent to ₹30,000 crores+, is indeed substantial. To put this into perspective, this amount could be utilized to establish numerous top-tier research institutions across India.

Imagine allocating ₹1000 crores each to set up 30 new institutes modeled after esteemed organizations like IISc, IITs, BARC, DRDO, and ISRO, one in every state. This investment would significantly bolster India's scientific research and technological advancements.

Within the next decade, India could potentially develop cutting-edge defense equipment, such as advanced radar systems, engines, and fifth-generation fighter jets, comparable to the S-400. The country could also focus on designing and manufacturing stealth submarines, aircraft carriers, and other sophisticated weaponry.

Moreover, with a mere 10% investment in research and development, India could make significant strides in exporting its defense technology to other nations, further solidifying its position as a global leader in innovation and scientific research .

 

[desigandu]

Good, but it is still a ground based radar that has horizon issues, thus must be supplemented with space based ISR in LEO, in network, for early warning, tracking, guidance of interceptors, secure communication etc.

 

[Instant Karma]

Why? Radar's got 6000km range. We just need to install it far away from front lines. MP ok.

Single radar can be targeted easily. That is why we need multiple radars.

 

[neil]

Nice so we can train the radars on F35 & collect their signatures

Sadly, No... The stealth aircraft like Raptor and F35 are always fitted with a (removable) device called a Luneberg lens. This is only removed when the aircraft needs to use it's stealth i.e. when it is used operationally. The effect of this device is to make the aircraft visible to radar just like a normal aircraft. It's used to hide the "stealth signature" of a stealth aircraft until it really does need to use it's stealth.