Ashwini Radar

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The Union Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently signed a ₹2,906 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad for the procurement of Low-level Transportable Radar, LLTR (Ashwini).

About Ashwini Radar

• LLTR (Ashwini) is an active electronically scanned phased array radar based on state-of-the-art solid-state technology.
• It is capable of tracking aerial targets from high-speed fighter aircraft to slow-moving targets such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and helicopters.
• The fully indigenous Ashwini radars have been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and BEL.
• These radars feature integrated Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems with electronic scanning in azimuth and elevation, enabling 4D surveillance.
• Designed for mobility, the radars come with advanced Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM) capabilities and can operate across various terrains. 
• They automatically detect and track aerial targets, including fighter jets and slow-moving objects.

Ashwini Radar FAQs

Q1. What is a RADAR?

Ans. RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) is a system that uses radio waves to detect and determine the distance, speed, and direction of objects.

Q2. What is Bharat Electronics Limited?

Ans. It is an Indian Public Sector Unit and aerospace and defence electronics company.

Q3. What is an Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)?

Ans. An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft that operates without a human pilot onboard.

Source: TH