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Time of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Uttam Radar not so Uttam for Tejas? HAL picks imported Israeli radar over DRDO's desi AESA radar
Hindustan Aeronautics will equip Tejas Mk1A with foreign systems. It reverses the decision to use DRDO's indigenous radar and EW suite. HAL cites certification delays as the reason. DRDO contests this claim, stating its systems are ready. Experts debate the impact on India's strategic autonomy. The decision sparks discussion on balancing operational needs and indigenization goals. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads HAL issues Letter of Intent to Israeli firm DRDO contests certification delay claims Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What makes AESA radar critical Experts react to HAL's decision The larger question: strategic autonomy In a setback to India's defence indigenisation efforts, Hindustan Aeronautics HAL ) has reportedly decided to equip the final batch of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A with imported radar and electronic warfare systems. As per reports, the state-run firm will use Israeli ELTA Systems ' components instead of the Defence Research and Development Organisation's ( DRDO ) homegrown Uttam AESA radar and Swayam Raksha Kavach (SRK) EW has reportedly issued a Letter of Intent to Israel's ELTA Systems for supplying radar and EW systems for 43 out of the 83 Tejas Mk1A jets ordered by the Indian Air Force under a ₹48,000 crore deal signed in 2021. This move reverses HAL's earlier decision to start integrating the indigenous DRDO systems from the 41st aircraft onward.'The DRDO radar and EW suite are not fully certified for production,' a HAL official told India TodayThe company cited delays in certification by the Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification ( CEMILAC ) as the reason behind choosing the foreign DRDO officials disagree with HAL's explanation, stating that the Uttam AESA radar was cleared for production in 2023. According to DRDO, an official communication from April 2025 confirmed that four key stages of flight trials and hardware qualification had been completed, and CEMILAC had advised HAL to begin subsystem production.'We've asked HAL for more time. Full certification of the SRK suite will be ready before production reaches the 41st aircraft,' a senior DRDO official told India Today. DRDO has also proposed using a hybrid setup that combines the indigenous radar with imported EW systems in the (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar is a key technology in modern fighter jets. Unlike traditional radar systems that use mechanical movement, AESA radars use multiple small transmit/receive modules to steer the beam electronically. This allows faster detection of targets, simultaneous tracking of multiple threats, and greater resistance to Uttam radar uses Gallium Arsenide-based modules and can track more than 50 targets at over 100 km. It is modular and scalable, which means it can also be used in future Indian platforms such as the AMCA and upgraded comparison, Israel's EL/M-2052 radar can track more than 60 targets and supports air-to-air, air-to-ground, and maritime roles. However, experts warn that it is dependent on foreign supply chains and source code, which may create risks during war or experts do not see the move as a rejection of indigenous technology. Rajiv Nayan from the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses told Navbharat Times, 'Such contracts clearly state which systems will be used, and altering that at a later stage is rarely possible.'Nayan also said, 'There is often speculation about sub-par performance, but that is not the case with the Uttam radar. India is in the process of developing world-class weapon systems, and the radar will certainly be integrated at a later stage.' He added that indigenous systems had proved their capability during Operation the question of foreign influence, Nayan said, 'No lobby can derail a capable system. Only if a system is genuinely not up to the mark does such pressure become effective.' However, other defence experts quoted in the Navbharat Times report admitted that foreign lobbies—especially from the U.S., Israel, and France—try to reduce the use of Indian components in agree that India must continue to support its domestic technologies. They said, 'We have to place our trust in Indian systems, even if there are minor shortcomings. Continuous operational use is the only way to improve them and secure our strategic autonomy.'The decision by HAL has triggered a wider debate on the balance between operational readiness and indigenisation goals. As India moves forward with major defence programs, the outcome of such choices will likely shape the future of domestic defence manufacturing.
Business Standard
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
DCX Systems drops after Q4 PAT slumps 37% YoY to Rs 21 cr
DCX Systems declined 6.13% to Rs 315.45 after the company's consolidated net profit fell 37.2% to Rs 20.70 crore on 26.3% fall in revenue from operations to Rs 549.96 crore in Q4 FY25 over Q4 FY24. Profit before tax (PBT) declined 34% YoY to Rs 28.47 crore in the quarter ended 31st March 2025. EBIT stood at Rs 30.01 crore, registering de-growth of 42.19% compared with Rs 51.91 crore posted in corresponding quarter last year. EBIT margin reduced 150 bps to 5.46% in Q4 FY25 as against 6.96% in Q4 FY24. For the full year, the companys consolidated net profit declined 48.7% to Rs 38.88 crore, while revenue from operations fell 23.9% to Rs 1083.67 crore in the year ended March 2025 over the year ended March 2024. As on 31st March 2025, the consolidated order book stood at Rs 2,855 crore. H.S. Raghavendra Rao, chairman & managing director, DCX Systems, said, We have closed the fiscal year on a resilient note and sustained through markets headwinds and macro-economic and geo-political uncertainties. In FY25, our consolidated revenue stood at Rs 1,083.67 crore, while EBIT and PAT were Rs 71.27 crore and Rs 38.88 crore, respectively. As of 31st March 2025, the order book position stood at Rs 2,855 crore, built over a steady inflow of orders. Some of the recent orders we won include those from ELTA Systems for Close-In Weapon Systems, worth Rs 483 crore, one for BACKPLANE module assemblies worth Rs 19.3 crore, and two orders from Lockheed Martin for electronic assemblies worth Rs 460.3 crore and Rs 379.7 crore. The repeat business that Lockheed Martin has been giving us reflects the recognition that we have been garnering from global premier companies. Moreover, we entered into another JV agreement with ELTA Systems to develop airborne maritime radar systems, fire control radar systems, and other radar systems for airborne and land applications. This aligns with our ToT strategy to leverage our manufacturing capabilities and support the Governments Make in India motto. Looking at the ongoing year, our focus remains on establishing DCX as a global product company, while delivering sustainable value for all stakeholder. DCX Systems is one of the leading Indian defence manufacturers, engaged in the production and supply of electronic systems, sub-systems, and cable & wire harness assemblies for reputed domestic and international customers.
Business Standard
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
DCX Systems edges higher after bagging export order from various international clients
DCX Systems added 1.62% to Rs 302 after the company announced that it has bagged exports orders worth Rs 28.60 crore from various clients. The company has received an order worth Rs 13.60 crore for manufacture and supply of CIWS antenna from Israel-based ELTA Systems. Furthermore, DCX Systems secured additional contracts totaling Rs 15 crore for the manufacture and supply of cable and wire harness assemblies to ELTA Systems, Rafael Advanced Defence Systems (Israel), Elbit Systems (Israel), and other international clients. DCX Systems is an Indian defense manufacturer specializing in the production and supply of electronic systems, subsystems, and cable & wire harness assemblies for international and domestic customers. On a consolidated basis, net profit of DCX Systems declined 25.19% to Rs 10.01 crore while net sales rose 0.93% to Rs 200.01 crore in Q3 December 2024 over Q3 December 2023.
