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  • Apr 05, 2024
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ARMY INDUCTS INDIGENOUS AKASHTEER SYSTEM

Why in the news?
Army boosts air defence with indigenous Akashteer system deployment, enhancing operational efficiency and integration, marking technological advancement.

source:slideserve

About the Project Akashdeep Deployment:

  • The Army initiates the deployment of control and reporting systems as part of ‘Project Akashdeep’ to enhance air defence capabilities.
  • Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) flags off the first batch of Control Centers from Ghaziabad.
About  Project Akashteer :

  • Developed by BEL, the Akashteer Project aims to significantly improve operational efficiency and integration of Army’s air defence mechanisms.
  • It entails automating air defence control and reporting processes through digitization, marking a cutting-edge initiative.

About Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL):

  • Ownership: Indian Government-owned aerospace and defence electronics company.
  • Product Focus: Specialises in manufacturing advanced electronic products for ground and aerospace applications.
  • Government Affiliation: Among sixteen PSUs under the Ministry of Defence.
  • Navratna Status: Granted Navratna status by the Government of India.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/army-inducts-indigenous-akashteer-system-9252224/#:~:text=The%20Army%20has%20started%20the,from%20BEL%20Ghaziabad%20on%20Thursday.