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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Flags Off ‘SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System’

With SANJAY, the Indian Army is poised to make an extraordinary leap towards achieving data and network-centricity, ensuring operational superiority and robust border security.

In a major step towards enhancing battlefield transparency and network-centric warfare capabilities, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged off ‘SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’ at a ceremony held in South Block, New Delhi. The system represents a transformative leap in the Indian Army’s approach to Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR).

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About SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System

SANJAY is an indigenously developed automated system designed to integrate inputs from ground and aerial battlefield sensors, processing them to ensure accuracy, eliminate duplication, and create a Common Surveillance Picture (CSP). This real-time CSP will be accessible over a secured Army Data Network and Satellite Communication Network, enhancing battlefield situational awareness and decision-making.

The Battlefield Surveillance System

Key Features and Capabilities:

  • State-of-the-Art Sensors and Analytics: Equipped with advanced sensors and cutting-edge analytics to monitor vast land borders and prevent intrusions with precision.
  • Centralized Web Application: Provides real-time inputs to Command Headquarters, Army Headquarters, and the Indian Army Decision Support System for informed decision-making.
  • Network-Centric Operations: Enables commanders to operate seamlessly in both conventional and sub-conventional operations, aligning with a network-centric warfare environment.
  • Force Multiplier in ISR: Strengthens Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities, offering unparalleled accuracy and situational assessment.
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Induction and Development:

SANJAY has been jointly developed by the Indian Army and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) under the ‘Buy (Indian)’ category at a cost of ₹2,402 crore. It reflects the commitment to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and builds on the Indian Army’s ‘Year of Technology Absorption’ initiative.

The system will be inducted into all operational Brigades, Divisions, and Corps of the Indian Army in three phases starting from March to October 2025, coinciding with the ‘Year of Reforms’ declared by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Ceremony Highlights

The ceremony was attended by key dignitaries, including:

  • Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth
  • Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan
  • Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi
  • Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh
  • Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar
  • Chairman & Managing Director, BEL Shri Manoj Jain

Strategic Impact

The induction of SANJAY is expected to be a game-changer for the Indian Army, enabling commanders to operate in a more dynamic and informed manner, significantly boosting operational efficiency and battlefield transparency. This initiative also underscores India’s growing capabilities in developing indigenous defense technologies to meet its strategic requirements.

With SANJAY, the Indian Army is poised to make an extraordinary leap towards achieving data and network-centricity, ensuring operational superiority and robust border security.


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