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Indian Army (IA) establishes specialized technology unit ‘STEAG’ for Future Warfare

Posted 20 Mar 2024

Updated 28 Mar 2024

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  • STEAG (Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group) is first of its kind unit to undertake research and evaluation in futuristic communication technologies such as AI, electronic warfare systems, 6G networks, etc.

 

  • About STEAG
    • It is part of the IA’s “On Path to Transformation” initiative and is in line with making 2024 as the year of technology absorption for the IA.
    • Objective:  To identify and implement most suitable technologies to enhance IA’s communication infrastructure and nurture technologies across wired and wireless systems.

 

  • Significance of STEAG
    • Provide user interface support by maintenance and upgradation of contemporary technologies available in the environment.
    • Help bridge the gap between Armed Forces, industry and academia.
    • Help make India self-reliant in the field of high-end communication technologies and overcome issues with monopoly of select few countries.

 

  • Need of STEAG: Changing Nature of Warfare
    • Precision and automation: Drones, laser weapons, etc., used for targeted strikes.
    • Advanced Intelligence gathering: Networks of sensors, satellites, and AI-powered data tools for real-time battlefield awareness and identification of potential threats.
    • ‘Grey-zone’ tactics: Unclear space between direct conflict and peace with its scope enhanced by technological advancements such as Network-centric warfare.

 

Other Initiatives to improve Future readiness of IA

  • Defense Cyber Agency (DCA): Tri-service organization dealing with cyber issues.
  • Command Cyber Operations Support Wings (CCOSWs): To protect the communication and cyber missions for grey-zone and conventional military operations.
  • Secure Army Mobile Bharat Version (SAMBHAV) handsets: End-to-End secure mobile ecosystem.
  • Tags :
  • STEAG
  • Defense technology
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