Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a leading Indian multinational in engineering and defense technology, has announced the launch of TEER, a state-of-the-art Aerial Target System developed entirely in-house. The system is designed to significantly bolster weapons testing, operational training, and India’s overall defense readiness, while supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
TEER, short for Manoeuvrable Recoverable Aerial Target, is engineered to simulate advanced aerial threats with precision. Its high-speed, high-agility characteristics make it an ideal platform for air defense weapon engagement exercises. The system integrates a suite of on-board payloads including radar augmentation, infrared and smoke flares, and an Acoustic Miss Distance Indicator, offering realistic, mission-relevant training scenarios. TEER is launched using a modular catapult system that allows for efficient deployment and mobility, aligning with the demands of modern battlefield logistics.
L&T is also developing a Next-Gen version of the platform, TEER NG, which will function as a High-Speed Low-Flying Aerial Target (HSLFAT). This variant aims to expand payload capabilities and provide more complex threat emulation, essential for evaluating next-generation air defense systems. The development is in step with India’s expanding indigenous defense manufacturing sector, which, according to a CENJOWS report, has generated nearly 80,000 jobs and continues to attract increased private sector investment.
The TEER programme is backed by a policy environment that encourages domestic innovation. The Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) and the Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy (DPEPP) have helped create a viable ecosystem for companies like L&T. Additional momentum is provided by the establishment of Defence Industrial Corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, designed to serve as innovation and manufacturing hubs. L&T has also reiterated its ethical production stance, confirming that its defense offerings do not include explosives, ammunition, or systems related to cluster munitions, landmines, or nuclear weapons.
This unveiling comes amid a broader modernization drive across the Indian military. The Army continues field trials of sophisticated systems in near-combat scenarios with integrated electronic warfare simulations. Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force is exploring new airborne surveillance platforms like the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail to strengthen its AWACS capabilities, underscoring the need for advanced defense technologies such as TEER.
By delivering TEER, L&T not only strengthens India’s military preparedness but also reinforces the role of indigenous industry in securing the nation’s future. As defense modernization accelerates, systems like TEER will serve as critical enablers of both tactical efficiency and strategic autonomy.
