Project Akashteer:
The Indian Army has initiated the induction of control and reporting systems under ‘Project Akashteer’ to bolster its air defense capabilities.
- Project Akashteer is a cutting-edge initiative designed to automate air defense control and reporting processes by digitizing them.
- It aims to deliver an unprecedented level of situational awareness and control for the force to ensure the safety of friendly aircraft and engage hostile aircraft in contested airspace.
- It will enable monitoring of low level airspace over the battle areas of Indian Army and effectively control the Ground Based Air Defence Weapon Systems.
- Akashteer Command and Control Systems is developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) as part of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
- The system’s control centers, designed to be vehicle-based and mobile, can maintain operational capabilities even in challenging communication environments.
- It will significantly enhance India’s air defense capabilities.
