Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), in partnership with DRDO’s Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), is developing an indigenous Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar for the Utility Helicopter–Marine (UH-M), a navalised variant of the ALH Dhruv designed to strengthen the Indian Navy’s maritime capabilities. Intended for a projected fleet of about 50 units, the UH-M incorporates shipborne adaptations such as foldable main rotors, corrosion-resistant airframe treatments, and advanced mission systems including sonar, electro‑optic/infrared sensors, and tactical data links. The GaAs-based airborne AESA radar, with a detection range exceeding 100 km, supports multi-mode operations, tracks up to 50 targets simultaneously, and offers high resistance to electronic jamming, enabling all-weather surveillance of surface vessels, low‑flying aircraft, and submarine periscopes. Powered by twin Shakti turboshaft engines, the 5.8–6‑tonne helicopter cruises at around 250 km/h, has an endurance of up to five hours, and is envisioned as a versatile multi-role platform aligned with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Ongoing sea trials will pave the way for its deployment across frontline warships, enhancing India’s maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific.