SANJAY SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

The SANJAY Surveillance System, developed by the Indian Army and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), integrates ground and air sensor data to enhance battlefield surveillance. It ensures accurate data processing through army and satellite networks, supporting intelligence, reconnaissance, and operational efficiency across the Indian Army's brigades, divisions, and corps.

Last Updated on 28th January, 2025
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Raksha Mantri flagged off ‘SANJAY - The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’ from South Block, New Delhi.

About SANJAY Surveillance System:

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System Overview

An automated battlefield supervision system integrating inputs from ground and air sensors for accurate and secure data processing via army and satellite networks.

Functions

Equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and analysts. Monitors vast land boundaries and prevents intrusions.

Evaluates situations with high accuracy. Acts as a force multiplier in intelligence, supervision, and reconnaissance.

Operational Utility

Enables commanders to function in conventional and sub-conventional operations in a network-oriented environment.

Deployment Phases

To be deployed across all operational brigades, divisions, and corps of the Indian Army.

Timeline: March to October 2025, announced during "Reform Year" by the Ministry of Defense.

Development

Jointly developed by the Indian Army and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL); an indigenous system.

Significance

Represents a significant leap in data integration and network capabilities.

Enhances battlefield transparency. Revolutionizes battlefield operations with a centralized web application for command and decision-making systems.

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About BEL

  • Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is an Indian Government-owned aerospace and defense electronics company.
  • It primarily manufactures advanced electronic products for ground and aerospace applications.
  • BEL is one of nine PSUs under the Ministry of Defence of India. It has been granted Navratna status by the Government of India.
  • Bharat Electronics Limited was founded in Bangalore, Karnataka, India in 1954.

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PRACTICE QUESTION

  1. The Sanjay Surveillance System plays a crucial role in India's national security and defense. Discuss its objectives, technological framework, and significance in modern surveillance operations. (150 words)

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