Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), one of India’s leading aerospace and defence companies, in collaboration with Indra, a global leader in engineering technology for aerospace, defence, and mobility, has successfully delivered and commissioned the first 3D Air Surveillance Radar – Lanza-N aboard an Indian Navy warship.
With this achievement, TASL becomes the first Indian company to demonstrate the capability to build and integrate next-generation naval surveillance radar systems, marking a major milestone in India’s pursuit of defence self-reliance with significant localisation in system integration and assembly.
The radar has been fully integrated with all onboard systems of the Indian Navy warship. Its acceptance and induction followed rigorous sea trials, during which multiple naval and aerial platforms were deployed to validate performance across diverse radar cross-sections. To support ongoing production, TASL has established a dedicated radar assembly, integration, and testing facility in Karnataka, which will accelerate future deliveries.
Sukaran Singh, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Tata Advanced Systems, said “Our collaboration with Indra reflects a shared commitment to strengthening radar manufacturing capabilities in India. By leveraging on-ground synergies, technical expertise, and a robust local supply chain, we are building a strong ecosystem for advanced defence technologies.”
Ana Buendía, Head of Indra’s Naval Business Unit, added “This project goes far beyond radar delivery for naval vessels. It has enabled us to establish a significant partnership with Tata Advanced Systems, including the creation of a radar factory in Bengaluru. This provides local support to produce systems more efficiently and offer closer service to the client.”
Indra’s Lanza-N is one of the most advanced long-range, three-dimensional tactical surveillance systems, capable of detecting friendly and hostile air and surface targets within its coverage area. It is highly effective against drones, supersonic fighters, anti-radiation missiles, and various naval platforms. This deployment marks the first operational use of the Lanza-N radar outside Spain.
Tata Advanced Systems Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is a key player in India’s aerospace and defence sector. The company provides integrated solutions across aerostructures, aeroengines, airborne platforms, defence systems, land mobility, radars, unmanned systems, artillery, optronics, homeland security, and more. With global partnerships and joint ventures, TASL is part of the international supply chain and a trusted single-source provider for leading OEMs.
Indra is a leading global technology and consulting company, recognised as a world leader in engineering for aerospace, defence, and mobility. Through its subsidiary Minsait, it also drives digital transformation and IT services in Spain and Latin America.
Indra has exported radar systems to all five continents, supporting advanced armed forces including those of Spain, the UK, Germany, Norway, Poland, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea, as well as NATO. In FY2024, Indra reported revenues of €4.843 billion, with operations in over 140 countries.
