📍New Delhi | 6 Feb, 2026, 7:49 PM
The Indian Army, through the Ministry of Defence, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of 30 improved Low-Level Lightweight Radars (LLLR-I) and two Classroom Variant Radars (CRVs) at an estimated cost of about Rs 725 crore.
The RFP has been uploaded on the Indian Army’s website today and the procurement will be carried out under the Fast Track Procurement (FTP) process.
Why is this important?
The radars are intended for rapid induction and are required to be deployable across diverse terrains, including mountainous regions, high-altitude areas, plains, semi-deserts, deserts and coastal zones.
As per the RFP, the LLLR-I must be compatible for integration with the Akashteer Command and Reporting (C&R) module, including gateway hardware and inbuilt software. The system must also meet the Army Cyber Group’s evaluation criteria for onboarding onto the Army Data Network.
Envisaged as an air surveillance system, the LLLR-I will scan airspace to detect, track and prioritise aerial targets, with the capability to track hundreds of targets simultaneously. The radar should be able to designate a minimum of 20 tracks at a time to at least 10 command posts or weapon systems equipped with Target Data Receivers (TDRs) located up to 20 km away. Connectivity is to be supported through line, radio or radio relay, with scalability up to 20 TDRs.
The RFP mandates a minimum indigenous content of 60 per cent.
When will be this delivered?
In terms of delivery, the first batch of 15 LLLR-I systems and one CRV is to be delivered within 12 months from the date of advance payment, while the remaining systems must be supplied within the following six months.
The equipment is required to have a minimum service life of 10 years. Bidders must furnish details of the reliability model, reliability prediction and validation by the designer or manufacturer to ensure sustained performance throughout the service life.
What will be delivered?
The selected vendor will also be required to provide a comprehensive training package for operators, operator trainers and maintenance personnel. Maintenance training is to be conducted three to six months before the expiry of the warranty period of the first batch of delivered systems.
The LLLR-I system will comprise a search radar, Commander’s Display Unit (CDU), Target Designation System (TDS) and Power Supply Unit, and must offer flexibility in deployment to provide air defence support to Vulnerable Areas and Vulnerable Points (VA/VP).
