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In the face of potential multi-front conflicts with China and Pakistan, India is taking significant strides to bolster its Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities and air defense systems.
Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development & Sustenance), highlighted the importance of these enhancements at an event 'New Age Military Technologies'. During Operation Sindoor, India noticed how its adversaries, including Pakistan, China, and potentially Turkey, were leveraging advanced technologies, prompting a strategic review of India's preparedness.
One of the key strategies India is pursuing is the development of the Akashteer Platform, a fully autonomous, AI-driven C4ISR platform. This platform integrates radar, sensor, communication, and air defense systems into a seamless combat cloud, playing a crucial role in neutralizing Pakistan's missile attacks during recent conflicts.
India is also focusing on improving its C4ISR capabilities through better strategic planning for future conflicts. This includes enhancing real-time tracking and monitoring of military movements, similar to what Pakistan demonstrated during recent engagements. The country is also leveraging its private sector to drive innovation in defense manufacturing, contributing significantly to its defense exports and potentially enhancing its technological edge in C4ISR.
To counter drone threats, India is acquiring Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS) and Low-Level Lightweight Radars (LLLR). These systems have been effective in detecting and downing drones during recent conflicts. The country is also procuring very-short-range air-defense launchers and missiles to bolster its air defense capabilities against low-altitude threats.
There is a recognized need for a more robust air defense network to effectively counter aerial threats from multiple fronts. Lt Gen Singh emphasized the need for a robust air defense system to combat the China-Pakistan threat, without providing specific details on the cost or the systems India is planning to acquire.
The recent conflicts have also prompted a push for better civil-military coordination to ensure more effective responses during conflicts. India is also aware of the need to counter external support to adversaries, such as China's weaponry and Turkey's drones supplied to Pakistan, which have been used against India.
The Indian Army is ramping up its operational readiness, focusing on areas such as C4 ISR and air defense grid. The United States is preparing for a multi-layered air defense system named Golden Dome, which could potentially provide a model for India's own air defense strategies.
As India continues to assess its defense needs and capabilities, the focus remains on enhancing its C4ISR and air defense systems to ensure the safety and security of its vast population during long-drawn wars.
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- The sports community is also engaging in in-depth analysis, aiming to understand the factors contributing to poor performances, with the intention of implementing strategies to enhance team dynamics and overall performance.
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