Voronezh Radar System

News: India is set to finalise a $4 billion defense deal with Russia to acquire advanced Voronezh long-range radar system.

About Voronezh Radar

1. Description- The Voronezh long-range early warning radar system is part of the Voronezh series produced by Russia’s Almaz-Antey Corporation.

2. Range and detection– It is capable of identifying and tracking various threats, including ballistic missiles and Stealth aircraft, over distances of up to 8,000 kilometers.  Additionally, it has the capacity to detect more than 500 objects at once.

3. Technology used– These radars employ phased array technology, which allows for rapid electronic steering of the beam. This makes them more efficient and less mechanically complex compared to older systems such as the Dnepr and Daryal radars.

4. Variants-The Voronezh radars include variants like Voronezh-M, Voronezh-DM, and Voronezh-CM, along with some models each designed for specific detection needs.

5. Integration feature– The various Voronezh radars can operate together as part of an integrated Missile Attack Early Warning System to generate a comprehensive radar picture of potential missile threats and space activity.

6. Installation in India– The radar planned for installation at Chitradurga (Karnataka) is expected to be a Voronezh-M radar. From this location, it would offer early warning of missile threats from both China and Pakistan.