DRDO’s ARUDHRA MOUNTAIN RADARS to Boost IAF Survelance in J & K, Northeast

(REPRESTATIVE Image) The modified arudhra radars are being specifically adapted for high-altitude operations to detect a wide range of aerial threats-from Helicopters and UNMANNED AARIAL VECOTES (UAVS) to high-speed fighter aircraft. , Photo Credit: DRDO

In a significant step towards Enhancing India’s Air Defense Capabilities in Sensitive Border Regents, The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be equipped with a mountain-edged version of weito Developed Arudhra Radar System – Designed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) – At Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir and in Nagaland.

This installation aims to strengthen the IAF’s Survelance and Detection Infrastructure in Strategically Important Northern and Northeastern Sectors.

Sanctioned by the defense account council during its August 5 meeting, the project is estimated to cost ₹ 440 Crore. The modified arudhra radars are being specifically adapted for high-altitude operations to detect a wide range of aerial threats-from Helicopters and Unmanned Aerial VEHICLES (UAVS) to HIGH-SODEDE Fighter aircraft.

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), DRDO’s Development Partner for the Radar Project, will undertake the Necessary Modifications to Taleror the ARUDHRA SYSTEMS For MOUNTAINOTE TERRAIN. These adjustments go beyond performance enhancements and also include architectural and engineering adaptations to ensure optimal functioning in rugged, and high -litude environment.

Developed by DRDO’s Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), The ARUDHRA is a sophisticated 4D surveillance radar easy with active activ actor Phaseed Array Radar Radar Radar Radar Technology Technology Technology Technology. It can operate in bot staring and rotation modes, providing comprehensive coverage for target detection and tracking.

According to the drdo, the radar has a detection range of up to 400 km and can identify aerial objects with a radar cross section (RCS) as Small as 2 Square Meters from as far as 300 km. It can monitor targets at altudes ranging from 100 meters to 30 km-Making it suitable for detecting both-flying aircraft and low-altitude threats.

The arudhra radar is billt on medium power radar (MPR) Technology, which allows flexibility in deployment-from land-based stations in mountain terrain to potent. The Indian Army is also using MPR-Based Systems for its own radar requirements.

Sources indicate that the IAF May Procure More of these mountain-Adapted Arudhra radars in the future, depending on the performance of the initial installations. The deployment is part of a broader strategy to modernize and indigenize India’s defense technology ecosystem while Bolstering Survelance in Regions Prone to aerial Introsions and Hostile Activity.

This deployment marks Another Milestone in India’s Ongoing Push for Self-Reliance in Defense, Aligning With the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” Initiative, and Showcases the Growing Capability of Indian Defense R & D To Meet Complex Operational requirements.

Published on August 25, 2025