Equipped with this radar, the Tejas Mk2 is set to become a game-changer—not only for the Indian Air Force but also for shaping future global combat strategies.
New Delhi: India is working relentlessly to strengthen its defence sector with advanced technologies and the latest equipment. In a major move, the country has reportedly upgraded the indigenous fighter jet Tejas Mk2 with a cutting-edge radar system. After this update, India’s Tejas Mk2 has placed itself amongst the most lethal fighter jets in the world.
The state-of-the-art ‘Uttam AESA Radar’ can track enemy aircraft up to a distance of 150 kilometres. Additionally, it can monitor up to 50 fighter jets simultaneously and lock onto four targets at once for immediate action.
Uttam AESA Radar: All You Need To Know
- ‘Uttam AESA Radar’ is developed entirely with ‘Made in India’ technology
- It has earned the Tejas Mk2 the title of “Sky Killer.”
- With this radar, the Tejas Mk2 is poised to become a game-changer not just for the Indian Air Force but also for future global combat strategies.
- It is fully developed using indigenous technology, giving a significant boost to India’s self-reliance initiative — Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
- The Uttam AESA radar, considered the heart of the Tejas Mk2, is based on cutting-edge Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology.
- This radar is not only capable of detecting enemy aircraft in the air from a distance of 150 kilometres, but it can also track up to 50 targets simultaneously.
- Out of these, the pilot can instantly engage up to four high-priority targets.
- It features 18 different operating modes, making it suitable for Air-to-Air, Air-to-Ground, and Maritime missions.
Accurate Strikes Even in Bad Weather
The Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) mode of this radar provides the pilot with high-resolution images of the ground, enemy vehicles, and ships. Even in adverse weather conditions such as rain, fog, or storms, this radar maintains its capabilities. This allows pilots not only to accurately identify enemy positions but also to navigate more easily during missions.
A New High for India’s Air Defence
The ‘Uttam AESA Radar’ installed in Tejas Mk2 is not just a technological upgrade, but a revolutionary shift in India’s air power. This radar takes the Tejas Mk2 beyond fourth-generation fighter jets, bringing it closer to fifth-generation technologies.
