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The Lanza-N 3D naval radar, developed jointly by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and the Spanish defense firm Indra, has recently been commissioned by the Indian Navy aboard a warship, marking its first operational deployment outside Spain. 

Key points about the Lanza-N radar:

• It is the first time the Lanza-N radar is operational outside Spain, marking a milestone in India's defense technology self-reliance.
• The radar is designed to operate effectively in challenging environments like the high humidity and extreme heat found in the Indian Ocean region.
• It can detect a wide range of threats, including drones, supersonic fighters, anti-radiation missiles, and all types of naval platforms.
• The Lanza-N radar has been integrated on Indian Navy warships following sea trials that tested its performance against various aerial and naval targets.
• Tata Advanced Systems has established a radar assembly, integration, and testing facility in Karnataka to support ongoing production and accelerate deliveries.
• The radar system features a solid-state pulsed design and includes integration for Secondary Surveillance Radar (IFF/SSR).
• It provides a 360-degree rotation every 10 seconds and can detect targets at altitudes up to 100,000 feet, with a range extending up to 474 kilometers for the land version.
• The radar forms part of a contract signed in 2020, where Indra supplied key systems and elements, and TASL is responsible for local assembly, integration, and further deliveries.

The Lanza-N significantly boosts Indian naval air surveillance capabilities with a state-of-the-art technological package tailored to regional operational needs, enhancing situational awareness and threat detection for naval defense.

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