Indian Army begins induction of Akashteer system to sharpen air defence posture

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NEW DELHI: The Indian Army has begun the induction of the indigenous Akashteer system to boost its air defence capabilities, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday. The automated air defence control and reporting system will allow the army’s air defence units to operate in an integrated manner.

The development came almost a year after the defence ministry signed a ₹1,982-crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to sharpen the army’s air defence capabilities with the new system.

It'll enable the army to monitor low-level airspace over battle areas and effectively control the ground-based air defence weapon systems.

“The deployment of Akashteer has begun with the flagging off of the first batch of control centres from BEL Ghaziabad on Thursday. It is a significant move towards enhancing India’s defence capabilities and technology absorption,” said one of the officials cited above.

It will enhance the operational efficiency and integration of the army’s air defence mechanisms by digitising the entire process, said a second official. The induction comes in a year designated by the army as the “Year of Tech Absorption.”

“Induction of Akashteer is one of the major milestones achieved by the Indian Army on its path to transformation that will meet the current and futuristic requirements of complex air defence operations,” he said.

The development came on a day the Indian Army revealed plans to boost the ongoing atmanirbharta drive by setting up specialised Army Design Bureau (ADB) cells at various command headquarters, with the organisational restructuring aimed at absorption of niche technology for capability development.

By integrating radar and communication systems at all levels into a unified network, Akashteer aims to deliver an unprecedented level of situational awareness and control; enabling swift engagement of hostile targets, and significantly reduce the risk of fratricide, and ensuring the safety of friendly aircraft in contested airspace, the officials said.

“A noteworthy aspect of Akashteer is its emphasis on mobility and resilience. The system’s control centres, which are vehicle-based, can maintain operational capabilities even in challenging communication environments. The system will facilitate the complete automation of air defence operations and significantly enhance the air defence posture of India,” said the first official.

 

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Gives me hope that ond day out utterly incompetent air force will get it's act together like our navy and army are doing
Our air force is a real let down guys

 

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Indian Army Rolls Out Rs 2,402 Crore Surveillance System ‘SANJAY’ for Network-Centric Warfare​

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday flagged off 'SANJAY - the Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)' from South Block, New Delhi.

SANJAY is an automated system that integrates the inputs from all ground and aerial battlefield sensors, processing them to confirm their veracity, preventing duplication and fusing them to produce a Common Surveillance Picture of the battlefield over a secured Army Data Network and Satellite Communication Network.

It will enhance battlefield transparency and transform the future battlefield through a Centralised Web Application which will provide inputs to Command and Army Headquarters, and the Indian Army Decision Support System.

The BSS is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and cutting-edge analytics. It will monitor the vast land borders, prevent intrusions, assess situations with unparalleled accuracy and prove to be a force multiplier in Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance. This would enable commanders to operate in both conventional & sub-conventional operations in a Network Centric Environment. Its induction will be an extraordinary leap towards data and network centricity in the Indian Army, according to an official press release from the Ministry of Defence.

SANJAY has been indigenously and jointly developed by the Indian Army and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) creating a conducive ecosystem towards achieving 'Aatmanirbharta' as a follow up to the Indian Army's 'Year of Technology Absorption'.

These systems will be inducted to all operational Brigades, Divisions & Corps of the Indian Army in three phases from March to October of 2025, which has been declared as 'Year of Reforms' in the Ministry of Defence (MoD). This system has been developed under the Buy (Indian) category at a cost of Rs 2,402 crore, as per the release.

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and other senior officials of MoD & BEL were present during the flagging-off ceremony.

Indian Army Rolls Out Rs 2,402 Crore Surveillance System ‘SANJAY’ for Network-Centric Warfare

Equipped with state-of-the-art analytics, automation, and secured communication networks, SANJAY will facilitate proactive threat detection and ISR superiority, ensuring operational readiness in conventional and sub-conventional operations.

www.republicworld.com

 

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Indian Army Rolls Out Rs 2,402 Crore Surveillance System ‘SANJAY’ for Network-Centric Warfare​

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday flagged off 'SANJAY - the Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)' from South Block, New Delhi.

SANJAY is an automated system that integrates the inputs from all ground and aerial battlefield sensors, processing them to confirm their veracity, preventing duplication and fusing them to produce a Common Surveillance Picture of the battlefield over a secured Army Data Network and Satellite Communication Network.

It will enhance battlefield transparency and transform the future battlefield through a Centralised Web Application which will provide inputs to Command and Army Headquarters, and the Indian Army Decision Support System.

The BSS is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and cutting-edge analytics. It will monitor the vast land borders, prevent intrusions, assess situations with unparalleled accuracy and prove to be a force multiplier in Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance. This would enable commanders to operate in both conventional & sub-conventional operations in a Network Centric Environment. Its induction will be an extraordinary leap towards data and network centricity in the Indian Army, according to an official press release from the Ministry of Defence.
View attachment 96684
SANJAY has been indigenously and jointly developed by the Indian Army and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) creating a conducive ecosystem towards achieving 'Aatmanirbharta' as a follow up to the Indian Army's 'Year of Technology Absorption'.

These systems will be inducted to all operational Brigades, Divisions & Corps of the Indian Army in three phases from March to October of 2025, which has been declared as 'Year of Reforms' in the Ministry of Defence (MoD). This system has been developed under the Buy (Indian) category at a cost of Rs 2,402 crore, as per the release.

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and other senior officials of MoD & BEL were present during the flagging-off ceremony.

Indian Army Rolls Out Rs 2,402 Crore Surveillance System ‘SANJAY’ for Network-Centric Warfare

Equipped with state-of-the-art analytics, automation, and secured communication networks, SANJAY will facilitate proactive threat detection and ISR superiority, ensuring operational readiness in conventional and sub-conventional operations.

www.republicworld.com

It is designed to look 200 KM into Enemy territory and Make a Comprehensive and Composite Battle picture

It will help in swiftly Reorienting Both Artillery and Armour as per the Battlefield evolving Situations

 

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SANJAY + Akashteer + IACCS = Unified War Machine

1. Complete Situational Awareness:
   SANJAY handles the battlefield. Akashteer locks down aerial threats. IACCS ties them all together at a national level. No gaps, no blind spots.
2. Faster Sensor-to-Shooter Loop:
   The faster you detect, decide, and destroy a threat, the higher your survivability. By automating much of the process (Akashteer’s specialty) and decentralizing control (letting frontline units fire), response times shrink dramatically.
3. Layered Defence:
   SANJAY ensures ground-based threats (like tanks, artillery or infiltrators) are tracked. Akashteer neutralizes fast-moving aerial threats (aircraft, drones, missiles). IACCS ensures these systems work in harmony while also coordinating strategic actions like scrambling jets or launching SAMs. These systems are highly resilient to jamming or cyber attacks.

By integrating these systems, India’s military creates a multi-domain defense network. The sensor to shooter loop is significantly shortened and strengthened because:

1. Detection is faster (real-time unified sensors).
2. Decisions are automated and decentralized.
3. Reactions are precise (reduced friendly fire and improved coordination).

It’s a force multiplier. It ensures that India can handle simultaneous threats across the ground and air, even in complex, high-stakes situations.

 

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Here is the Link for Project SANJAY

It can watch 200 KM inside Enemy Territory

Project Sanjay: ‘BEL meets Army’s aspirations in entirety’

New Delhi: The Army is set to launch a technology-based battlefield surveillance system named 'Project Sanjay' in June next month. Defence PSU Bharat Electronic

www.defencewatch.in

It entails creation of centres starting from the brigade level and all sensors will be operationalised in one go. "Project Sanjay" integrates ground-based sensors, UAV feed and satellite data that is needed for tactical battle and to look at depth areas that are 200 km beyond the boundaries.

 

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It is designed to look 200 KM into Enemy territory and Make a Comprehensive and Composite Battle picture

It will help in swiftly Reorienting Both Artillery and Armour as per the Battlefield evolving Situations

One of the biggest lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war is the critical importance of shortening the sensor-to-shooter loop. The faster you can detect, process, and act on battlefield information, the better your chances of dominating the situation. Let me explain:

Imagine commanding a Brigade with diverse units: infantry, mechanized infantry, motorized infantry, and armored formations. Each unit brings its own sensors—thermal imagers, battle radars, surveillance equipment—to keep an eye on the immediate area. On top of that, if you have a Recce Platoon, things go to another level:

• UAVs giving aerial views.
• Medium-Range Battlefield Surveillance Radars tracking ground movement.
• LORROS monitoring deep into enemy territory.

Now, factor in support from your Division HQ with even more powerful assets:

• Advanced UAVs covering a broader area.
• Recce and Observation helicopters adding mobility and better coverage of your AOR.

Then comes your Corps HQ, which can deploy MALE UAV. These can stay airborne for hours, giving near-continuous intel feeds. So, there’s a mountain of information pouring in from all these sources—but how do you fuse it into something useful? That’s where SANJAY steps in.

​

SANJAY integrates all these feeds—local sensors from subordinate units, UAVs, radar inputs, and even higher HQ intel. It fuses this into a real-time, unified picture of the battlefield​

• As a Brigade Commander, you now have a 360-degree view of your AOR. You can literally see everything: where the threats are, where your units are, and where you need to hit hard.

This isn’t just about awareness—it’s about action. With SANJAY, you can:

• Deploy and reposition units with pinpoint accuracy.
• Use your subordinate artillery to concentrate firepower on a specific sector in real time.
• Anticipate enemy movements and outmaneuver them before they realize what’s happening.

Stuff like this used to be reserved for higher HQs (Divisional or Corps level). Brigade HQs would get delayed updates, often hours old. But now, with systems like SANJAY percolating down to the Brigade level, you can act independently and effectively. You’re no longer just waiting for orders—you’re actively shaping the battle.

This capability isn’t cheap, but it’s worth every penny. It brings:

1. Decentralized decision-making: Faster, more precise, and independent operations.
2. Enhanced situational awareness: No more fog of war.
3. Better coordination: Your assets and subordinate units work like one cohesive machine.

 

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One of the biggest lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war is the critical importance of shortening the sensor-to-shooter loop. The faster you can detect, process, and act on battlefield information, the better your chances of dominating the situation. Let me explain:

Imagine commanding a Brigade with diverse units: infantry, mechanized infantry, motorized infantry, and armored formations. Each unit brings its own sensors—thermal imagers, battle radars, surveillance equipment—to keep an eye on the immediate area. On top of that, if you have a Recce Platoon, things go to another level:

• UAVs giving aerial views.
• Medium-Range Battlefield Surveillance Radars tracking ground movement.
• LORROS monitoring deep into enemy territory.

Now, factor in support from your Division HQ with even more powerful assets:

• Advanced UAVs covering a broader area.
• Recce and Observation helicopters adding mobility and better coverage of your AOR.

Then comes your Corps HQ, which can deploy MALE UAV. These can stay airborne for hours, giving near-continuous intel feeds. So, there’s a mountain of information pouring in from all these sources—but how do you fuse it into something useful? That’s where SANJAY steps in.

​

SANJAY integrates all these feeds—local sensors from subordinate units, UAVs, radar inputs, and even higher HQ intel. It fuses this into a real-time, unified picture of the battlefield​

• As a Brigade Commander, you now have a 360-degree view of your AOR. You can literally see everything: where the threats are, where your units are, and where you need to hit hard.

This isn’t just about awareness—it’s about action. With SANJAY, you can:

• Deploy and reposition units with pinpoint accuracy.
• Use your subordinate artillery to concentrate firepower on a specific sector in real time.
• Anticipate enemy movements and outmaneuver them before they realize what’s happening.

Stuff like this used to be reserved for higher HQs (Divisional or Corps level). Brigade HQs would get delayed updates, often hours old. But now, with systems like SANJAY percolating down to the Brigade level, you can act independently and effectively. You’re no longer just waiting for orders—you’re actively shaping the battle.

This capability isn’t cheap, but it’s worth every penny. It brings:

1. Decentralized decision-making: Faster, more precise, and independent operations.
2. Enhanced situational awareness: No more fog of war.
3. Better coordination: Your assets and subordinate units work like one cohesive machine.

The Plains of the Western Front are Very Vast

You cannot deploy troops everywhere

And most importantly if you can Outflank the enemy and get behind his Rear positions , he won't even know where Artillery fire is coming from

But before that to happen , you must be able to SEE the enemy clearly

Similarly Enemy Strike Corps will counter Attack inside our territory

So before they can assemble and commence their attacks ,.we can rain down accurate fire on them

 

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The Plains of the Western Front are Very Vast

You cannot deploy troops everywhere

And most importantly if you can Outflank the enemy and get behind his Rear positions , he won't even know where Artillery fire is coming from

But before that to happen , you must be able to SEE the enemy clearly

Similarly Enemy Strike Corps will counter Attack inside our territory

So before they can assemble and commence their attacks ,.we can rain down accurate fire on them

Excellent analysis buddy

 

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Indian Army Rolls Out Rs 2,402 Crore Surveillance System ‘SANJAY’ for Network-Centric Warfare​

View attachment 96683
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday flagged off 'SANJAY - the Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)' from South Block, New Delhi.

SANJAY is an automated system that integrates the inputs from all ground and aerial battlefield sensors, processing them to confirm their veracity, preventing duplication and fusing them to produce a Common Surveillance Picture of the battlefield over a secured Army Data Network and Satellite Communication Network.

It will enhance battlefield transparency and transform the future battlefield through a Centralised Web Application which will provide inputs to Command and Army Headquarters, and the Indian Army Decision Support System.

The BSS is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and cutting-edge analytics. It will monitor the vast land borders, prevent intrusions, assess situations with unparalleled accuracy and prove to be a force multiplier in Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance. This would enable commanders to operate in both conventional & sub-conventional operations in a Network Centric Environment. Its induction will be an extraordinary leap towards data and network centricity in the Indian Army, according to an official press release from the Ministry of Defence.
View attachment 96684
SANJAY has been indigenously and jointly developed by the Indian Army and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) creating a conducive ecosystem towards achieving 'Aatmanirbharta' as a follow up to the Indian Army's 'Year of Technology Absorption'.

These systems will be inducted to all operational Brigades, Divisions & Corps of the Indian Army in three phases from March to October of 2025, which has been declared as 'Year of Reforms' in the Ministry of Defence (MoD). This system has been developed under the Buy (Indian) category at a cost of Rs 2,402 crore, as per the release.

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and other senior officials of MoD & BEL were present during the flagging-off ceremony.

Indian Army Rolls Out Rs 2,402 Crore Surveillance System ‘SANJAY’ for Network-Centric Warfare

Equipped with state-of-the-art analytics, automation, and secured communication networks, SANJAY will facilitate proactive threat detection and ISR superiority, ensuring operational readiness in conventional and sub-conventional operations.

www.republicworld.com

Bros..... guess why the name for this system a SANJAY??
any gusses?? I give you a clue its from Mahabharata.....