The Indian Navy has taken a significant step toward modernizing its fleet with the commissioning of its first Lanza-N radar, jointly developed by Spanish company Indra and India’s Tata Advanced Systems. The radar, installed on a frontline warship, underwent successful sea trials where it was tested against multiple threats from the sea and air, proving its capability in air defense and anti-missile missions.
This partnership combines Indra’s long-standing radar expertise with Tata’s strong industrial base in India. To sustain the program, Tata Advanced Systems has established a radar production and testing facility in Karnataka, which will play a key role in manufacturing and integrating future systems. Plans are already underway to expand Lanza-N deployments across the Navy’s destroyers, frigates, and aircraft carriers.
The joint project originates from a 2020 technology transfer contract. According to the agreement, Indra will supply three complete radars and transfer the core components for 20 additional systems, which Tata will assemble locally. This not only ensures India’s access to advanced radar technology but also boosts indigenous capability in line with the nation’s defense self-reliance strategy.
Technically, the Lanza-N provides powerful surveillance features. Its pencil-beam radar system enables precise detection of targets and measurement of altitude, even in heavily cluttered or jammed environments. It automatically identifies aircraft through advanced transponder interrogation modes and operates with three fully controllable channels, allowing simultaneous multi-target tracking. Designed for naval integration, the radar provides surveillance coverage of up to 254 nautical miles (470 kilometers), significantly strengthening the Indian Navy’s situational awareness and operational readiness.
