Virupaksha Radar
DRDO › R&D
Su-30 upgrade radar line based on indigenous GaN AESA architecture
Budget
Not publicly disclosed
Timeline
N/A
Sector
DRDO
Indigenisation
R&D READINESS
TRL 5/9
DRDO / LRDE · Airborne Fire Control Radar
● ACTIVE
INTEL SIGNALS
Virupaksha is widely reported as a Su-30 upgrade radar line associated with indigenous AESA development. Public detail is still fragmented across official-news digests and defence reporting, so this is tracked as an active development/integration programme rather than a signed standalone procurement.
RECENT INTELLIGENCE
news.google.com · 09 May 2026
news.google.com · 09 May 2026
news.google.com · 05 Sept 2026
PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
TRL-5/9
Development / Integration
Estimated Budget
Not publicly disclosed
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2029
Operational Target
Armed Service
DRDO
85% Indigenous
Virupaksha GaN AESA Radar is currently at Technology Readiness Level TRL-5/9 (Development / Integration). Su-30 upgrade radar line based on indigenous GaN AESA architecture
The allocated budget outlay for Virupaksha Radar is estimated at Not publicly disclosed.
The program schedule indicates ongoing execution with an operational milestone/induction targeted for 2029.
Virupaksha Radar is developed in coordination with lead agency: DRDO / LRDE; development partner: IAF / HAL / BEL; vendors: DRDO LRDE, IAF, HAL, BEL.
Virupaksha Radar targets an indigenous content of 85%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
DRDO LRDE · IAF · HAL · BEL
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