This partnership has made Tata Advanced Systems the first Indian company to develop and integrate next-generation naval surveillance radar systems
The Indian Navy has commissioned its first 3D Air Surveillance Radar (3D-ASR), the Lanza-N, aboard a warship, marking a significant milestone in India’s defence manufacturing capabilities. The radar, a collaborative effort between Tata Advanced Systems and Spanish defence firm Indra, is a naval variant of Indra’s Lanza 3D radar and is the first to be operational outside Spain.
This partnership has made Tata Advanced Systems the first Indian company to develop and integrate next-generation naval surveillance radar systems. The Lanza-N is a highly advanced long-range tactical surveillance system designed to detect a wide array of aerial and surface threats, including drones, supersonic fighter jets, and anti-radiation missiles, in addition to all types of naval vessels.
Following successful sea trials that tested the radar’s performance across a range of platforms, the system has been fully integrated into the naval vessel. To support future production and accelerate deliveries, a dedicated radar assembly, integration, and testing facility has been established at Tata Advanced Systems’ facility in Karnataka.
Sukaran Singh, CEO of Tata Advanced Systems, emphasised the importance of the collaboration. “Our collaboration with Indra reflects a shared commitment to strengthening radar manufacturing capabilities in India,” he said. “By leveraging on-ground synergies, technical expertise, and a robust local supply chain, we are building a strong ecosystem for advanced defence technologies.”
Ana Buendia, head of Indra’s naval business unit, echoed this sentiment, stating that the project had also allowed them to establish a significant collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems to set up a radar factory in Bengaluru.
