Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR) system

China has established a powerful the Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR) system capable of monitoring India’s ballistic missile launches in real-time.

Key Features of China’s LPAR System:

• Location: Deployed in Yunnan province, near the China-Myanmar border.
• Range: Exceeds 5,000 km, capable of tracking missile launches from India’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island (Odisha coast).
• Technology: Unlike traditional radars, LPARs use electronically controlled antennas instead of mechanical rotation. This enables:
  • Real-time tracking of multiple objects.
  • Instant scanning of vast areas.
  • Improved precision in detecting missile trajectories.

Strategic Importance for China:

• Enhances early warning capabilities against potential Indian ballistic missile threats.
• Strengthens China’s ability to monitor Agni-V ICBM and K-4 SLBM tests.
• Aligns with China’s broader missile defense and surveillance network.

Global Context:

• Besides China, only the US and Russia possess LPAR technology.
• China’s LPAR is being compared to the US PAVE PAWS system, originally developed during the Cold War for missile detection.

(Source: Economic Times)