Centum Electronics has received an order from Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) for the design and development of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar System for the Utility Helicopter – Maritime (UH-M) programme.
The AESA Radar System being developed for the UH-M is intended to detect, classify, and track multiple maritime targets, thereby enhancing the operational and surveillance capabilities of the helicopter in maritime environments. The current Order pertains to Phase-1, covering the design and development of AESA radar systems to be delivered over
the next two financial years.
Upon successful execution of the Phase-1 order, the programme is expected to progress to Phase-2, which envisages the serial production and supply of AESA radar systems over a period of five years, subject to contractual terms and programme requirements.
Order Value
Phase-1:
Purchase Order value of Rs 66 crore
Gross value of Rs 78 crore, inclusive of GST
Phase-2 (Indicative):
Estimated value of Rs 500 crore
Gross value of approximately Rs 590 crore, inclusive of GST