IAF Super-30: Su-30MKI gets Virupaksha radar, detects stealth jets 200km+.

• IAF's Super-30 Programme aims to upgrade Su-30MKI fighter jets to detect and neutralize stealth aircraft, hypersonic missiles, and drones.
• DRDO is developing the "Virupaksh" AESA radar, based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, as a core part of this upgrade.
• The Virupaksh radar is designed to detect stealth fighters with a 0.01 sq meter radar cross-section from over 200 kilometers away.
• This upgrade seeks to counter the "first look, first kill" advantage of stealth aircraft, enabling Su-30MKI to engage targets at long range.
• The program ensures the Su-30MKI remains effective until the 2050s, addressing regional challenges from stealth aircraft like China's J-20.

Why It Matters: India's 'Virupaksh' radar will detect stealth jets, ensuring future air defense.