Indian Army Inducts Indigenous Akashteer System for Enhanced Air Defence
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Indian Army inducts Akashteer system |
| Developed by | Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) |
| Purpose | Enhance air defence capabilities |
| Key Features | |
| * Integrated Operations | Seamless integration of radar and communication systems |
| * Enhanced Mobility and Resilience | Vehicle-based control centers, operational in challenging environments |
| * Automation of Air Defence Operations | Digitizes and automates air defence operations |
| Significance | Aligns with Indian Army's "Year of Tech Absorption" |
| Atmanirbharta (Self-Reliance) Initiative | Establishment of Army Design Bureau (ADB) cells at command headquarters |
| Operational Efficiency | Effective monitoring of low-level airspace, control of ground-based air defence systems, swift engagement of hostile targets, reduced fratricide risk, and safety of friendly aircraft |