Amidst the bustling streets of New Delhi, whispers have emerged regarding the Indian Army’s initiation of the assimilation of governance and notification systems within the ambit of ‘Project Akashteer’, aimed at fortifying its aerial defense capacities, sources disclosed on Thursday. The primary objective of ‘Project Akashteer’ is to furnish an unparalleled level of comprehension and authority for the armed forces, ensuring the security of allied aircraft while maneuvering through contested airspace, they asserted.
In the epoch denoted as the ‘Year of Technological Infusion’ (2024), the Army has augmented its aerial defense capabilities through the implementation of ‘Akashteer Control and Notification Systems’, as revealed by Army insiders. ‘Project Akashteer’ stands as a pioneering venture devised to streamline aerial defense governance and notification procedures through digitalization, they expounded.
The introduction of ‘Akashteer’ commenced with the ceremonial commencement of the initial batch of governance centers from BEL-Ghaziabad on Thursday. Crafted by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) as a component of the ‘Self-reliant India’ campaign, this initiative is poised to markedly enhance the operational efficacy and amalgamation of the Army’s aerial defense mechanisms, according to the sources.
By amalgamating radar and communication systems “across all echelons” into a cohesive framework, ‘Akashteer’ strives to provide “an unparalleled level of comprehension and authority”, they proclaimed. This endeavor will enable the expeditious engagement of adversarial targets, considerably diminish the likelihood of inadvertent fratricide, and safeguard the welfare of allied aircraft in contested airspace, as per the assertions made by the sources.
A notable facet of ‘Akashteer’ revolves around its emphasis on mobility and resilience, articulated by an insider. The governance centers of the system, engineered to be vehicularly based and mobile, retain operational capabilities even in demanding communication environments, as per the pronouncements made by Army insiders.
The deployment of this system will pave the way for the complete automation of aerial defense operations and substantially bolster India’s aerial defense stance, they appended. The assimilation of these systems has commenced within the Indian Army’s Corps of Army Aerial Defense, marking a significant stride towards fortifying India’s defense capabilities and technological assimilation.
The Indian Army has heralded the year 2024 as the ‘Year of Technological Assimilation’, embarking on diverse initiatives aimed at incorporating niche technologies and systems into its arsenal. The induction of ‘Akashteer’ governance centers represents one of the pivotal milestones achieved by the Army in its journey towards transformation, catering to the present and future requisites of intricate aerial defense operations, the sources iterated.
Meanwhile, senior commanders of the Army have resolved to explore the feasibility of establishing a bespoke organization to serve as an “adversarial force”, tasked with executing pragmatic war-gaming and training exercises, as part of overarching endeavors to enhance the force’s combat prowess in confronting forthcoming security challenges. The Army Commanders’ conference drew to a close in Delhi on Tuesday.