Source: NIE
Context: Defence Minister flagged off ‘Sanjay’, a battlefield surveillance system (BSS) which will be inducted into the Indian Army by October this year.
About Sanjay – The Battlefield Surveillance System:
- What is Sanjay?
Sanjay is an automated battlefield surveillance system designed to integrate real-time inputs from ground and aerial sensors to create a Common Surveillance Picture (CSP). This technology allows commanders to make informed decisions swiftly in conventional and sub-conventional warfare scenarios.
- Developed by: Indian Army and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
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- Developed under the Buy (Indian) category to promote indigenous defense capabilities.
- Total development cost: ₹2,402 crore.
- Aim:
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- Enhance battlefield transparency: Provide a real-time surveillance picture for accurate analysis and quicker decision-making.
- Strengthen intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities: Improve situational awareness across vast terrains and borders.
- Support Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance): Showcase India’s growing expertise in defense technology.
- How it works:
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- Integration of Data: Collects data from multiple battlefield sensors (ground and aerial).
- Processing and Verification: Processes data to eliminate duplication and confirm accuracy.
- Real-time Analysis: Generates a centralized Common Surveillance Picture (CSP) accessible through secured Army Data and Satellite Communication Networks.
- Decision Support: Assists Command & Army Headquarters in decision-making through a centralized web application.
- Features
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- Real-Time Data Integration: Inputs from multiple sources are seamlessly processed into one platform.
- Advanced Analytics: Equipped with cutting-edge analytics to ensure accurate threat detection and situational assessments.
- Enhanced Surveillance: Monitors borders, detects intrusions, and provides unparalleled intelligence capabilities.
- Network-Centric Operations: Functions within a secure and integrated data and satellite network environment.
- Indigenous Technology: Fully developed in India, contributing to defense self-reliance under the ‘Year of Technology Absorption’ initiative.
- Deployment Timeline: Induction into all operational brigades, divisions, and corps in three phases (March-October 2025).
- Operational Versatility: Designed for both conventional and sub-conventional operations.
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