Project Akashteer | 08 Apr 2024

Source: ET

The Indian Army has initiated the implementation of control and reporting systems as part of 'Project Akashteer', a strategic move aimed at bolstering its air defence capabilities.

  • Developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the project is aimed at significantly enhancing the operational efficiency and integration of the Army's air defence mechanisms.
    • BEL is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence.
  • The Akashteer Project stands as a pioneering effort to automate air defence control and reporting processes through digitisation, promising a streamlined approach to complex operations.

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