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Indra & TASL Commission India’s First Indigenous 3D Air Surveillance Radar ‘Lanza-N’ on INS Mysore.

Science and Technology | Dated: 15 Sep 2025

On 10 September 2025, Indra (Spain) and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) successfully delivered and commissioned Lanza-N, India’s first indigenous Three-Dimension Air Surveillance Radar (3D-ASR), into the Indian Navy on INS Mysore. This marks the radar’s first deployment outside Spain.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The Lanza-N radar enhances India’s long-range air defence and anti-missile capabilities by detecting multiple threats, including drones, supersonic aircraft, naval platforms, and anti-radiation missiles.
  • - A 2020 contract under the Technology Transfer Programme (TTP) ensures delivery of 23 naval radars by 2029, with Indra supplying 3 and TASL manufacturing 20 at its Karnataka facility.
  • - TASL has established a dedicated radar assembly, integration, and testing facility in Karnataka to support production and future naval deployments.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Lanza-N provides 3D detection by measuring distance, direction, and altitude, and has a range of up to 256 nautical miles (~474 km) for comprehensive surveillance.
  • (ii) The radar has been customised for Indian conditions, capable of operating under extreme heat and high humidity, ensuring reliability in diverse environments.
  • (iii) It is fully integrated with onboard naval systems and has passed rigorous trials across naval and aerial platforms, ensuring combat readiness.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

On which Indian Navy Ship (INS) was India’s first indigenous Three-Dimension Air Surveillance Radar (3D-ASR) ‘Lanza-N’ recently commissioned?

Correct Answer: INS Mysore

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