Context: Recently, the Defence Minister commissioned the Battlefield Surveillance System ‘SANJAY’, which it is set to be inducted in all operational brigades, divisions and corps of the Army in three phases.

About Sanjay System

• The SANJAY system is a state-of-the-art battlefield surveillance system developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) under the "Buy (Indian-IDDM)" initiative, which focuses on self-reliance in defense technology.

• The system will serve as a common integrated surveillance platform for the Indian Army.

• The Army did not operate a common integrated surveillance system before SANJAY.

• Before SANJAY, the Army operated various surveillance tools that weren’t fully integrated. The new system merges data from various battlefield devices into one comprehensive platform, making it more efficient and responsive.

• Data Integration and Processing: The SANJAY system gathers information from a wide range of battlefield surveillance devices deployed at the division and corps levels.

• It processes this data, which includes voice, video, content, and images, and fuses it with other inputs and databases to create a real-time battlefield scenario. This helps commanders make more informed decisions in strategic positioning and overall battlefield management.

• The system uses artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced information techniques to assess the location of targets and predict potential threats. The data is transferred over high-speed, secure digital communication links, ensuring that it is both fast and protected from cyber threats.