India and Russia are set to sign a $4 billion military deal in which India will buy Russia's advanced Voronezh series airborne early warning radar, India Today reports.
The radar is said to be capable of detecting and tracking a range of threats, including ballistic missiles and aircraft at ranges of up to 8,000 kilometers. The new system will provide India with critical early warning of potential threats, expanding its surveillance capabilities far beyond the country's borders.
Representatives of the Indian Defense Ministry and the Russian delegation led by Almaz-Antey Air and Space Defense Concern conduct negotiations on the subject.
The deal runs in line with the Make in India initiative, with more than a half of radar components being manufactured in India domestically.
The radar system is believed to be installed in Chitradurga, Karnataka, a strategic location that already houses advanced defense and aerospace facilities.