Akashteer
| Akashteer | |
|---|---|
| Type | Air defence system |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Corps of Army Air Defence[1] |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Electronics Limited |
| Produced | 4 April 2024[1] |
Akashteer is an Indian Air Defence Control & Reporting System developed by Bharat Electronics Limited to equip Indian Army's air defence units with a tactical command and control system, therefore improving their capabilities. This state-of-the-art technology will enable seamless integration and effective operation, allowing for monitoring of low level airspace in battle areas and efficient control of Ground Based Air Defence Weapon Systems.[2][3][4]
On 29 March 2023, the Ministry of Defence further strengthened the concept of atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in the defence sector by entering into a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad. This contract valued at ₹1,982 crore (US$248 million) is known as 'Project Akashteer', which strives to provide an unparalleled degree of situational awareness and control for the military to guarantee the safety of allied aircraft and confront enemy aircraft in challenging airspace.[3][5]
Functions[edit]
The Akashteer system integrates the radar and communication systems to enhance the situational awareness into a single network. Again, the system is vehicle-based which makes it mobile and easier to handle in hostile environment. The system automates the entire air defence mechanism.[6]
Officially, the system is categorized into 4 functionaal levels, i.e.,[4]
- Weapons & Radars
- Command post
- Operations Centre
- Divisional Air Defence Centre
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Army starts induction of Akashteer system to enhance air defence posture". The Week. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Army inducts indigenous Akashteer system". The Indian Express. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Army begins induction of Akashteer system to sharpen air defence posture". Hindustan Times. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Air Defence Control and Reporting System (ADC&RS)". BEL. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ "MoD signs three contracts worth ₹5,400 crore, including satellite for Army". The Hindu. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "What is the new 'Akashteer Command and Control Systems' and how will it enhance India's air defences". The Economic Times. 2024-04-05. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
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