News: Recently, the Indian Army has initiated procurement of the indigenous ‘SAKSHAM’ Anti-drone Grid.
About SAKSHAM
Source: The week
About
SAKSHAM stands for Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management.
It is a cutting-edge command and control network designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralise enemy drones in real time.
This initiative aligns with the Indian Army’s Decade of Transformation (2023-2032).
Developed by
Indian Army in partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
Purpose
To provides real-time airspace awareness and counter-UAS (unmanned aerial systems) capabilities across Army formations.
Features
It effectively connects radar, optical, acoustic, and radio-frequency sensors onto a unified network, giving commanders a seamless view of the tactical airspace.
It uses the secure Army Data Network (ADN) to provide a single “Recognised UAS Picture” over the recently established Tactical Battlefield Space (TBS)
TBS is a region up to 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) above the ground.
This expanded domain ensures that ground forces maintain control over low-altitude airspace, allowing for both defensive and offensive operations involving friendly drones and aerial platforms.
Functions as a modular Command and Control (C2) system, offering situational awareness for Counter-UAS (CUAS) management.
System Capabilities And Functionality
It features AI-driven decision-support tools to optimise operator response time.
It integrates both soft-kill (jamming and spoofing) and hard-kill (destruction using kinetic weapons) measures, depending on the threat type and proximity.
The system’s automated response algorithmsassess multiple parameters including drone altitude, flight path, and payload signature to select the appropriate countermeasure.
Integration and Coordination
SAKSHAM’s data will also be fed into the Army’s overarching Sudarshan Chakra command architecture.
Works in tandem with Akashteer to map friendly, neutral, and hostile airspace users within the combat zone.
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