Astra Microwave secures ₹171 cr IMD order for 6 S-band Doppler weather radars

• Astra Microwave won a ₹171.38 crore order from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
• The order is for six Klystron-based S-band polarimetric Doppler weather radars and associated systems.
• It includes automatic weather stations (AWS), disdrometers, a 3-year warranty, and a 7-year comprehensive annual maintenance contract (CAMC).
• The project, to be executed within 18 months, supports India's national weather surveillance and forecasting infrastructure upgrade.
• S-band radars are crucial for tracking severe weather systems like cyclones and heavy rainfall events.

Why It Matters: This improves India's weather forecasting and disaster preparedness.