India May Get Russia's Voronezh Radar System

Why in the news?

• India is going to finalize a historic $4 billion defense deal with Russia.
• Under this, a plan is being considered to bring Russia's advanced Voronezh radar system to India.
• The operation of this radar system will significantly increase India's ability to detect and monitor threats in Asia and the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

What is the Voronezh radar system?

• It is a long-range early warning radar manufactured by Russia's Almaz-Antey Corporation
• This radar can detect threats like ballistic missiles, fighter aircraft and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) at a range of more than 8,000 kilometers.
• This system has the ability to track more than 500 objects simultaneously.
• Its range makes it extremely effective-
  • Total range up to 10,000 km
  • Vertical range up to 8,000 km
  • Horizontal range up to 6,000 km
• It has the ability to give complete information about space objects and ICBMs near the Earth.

There will be a big contribution in Make in India:

• India's Make in India initiative will be given priority in the manufacture of this radar system.
  • Under the agreement, more than 60% of the parts will be manufactured in India.
• For this, there is a plan to include Indian companies as offset partners.

Where will it be deployed:

• Karnataka's Chitradurga district has been selected for the deployment of this radar system.
• This area is already the center of India's defense and aerospace facilities.