SAKSHAM

SAKSHAM stands for Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management. Type: It is an indigenously developed Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Grid System.

Developed by:

Developed by the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.

Purpose:

Designed to detect, track, and neutralize enemy drones (UAVs) that pose security threats. Provides integrated airspace surveillance to protect critical military and civilian assets. Functionality: Acts as a command-and-control (C2) hub for coordinating various counter-drone measures. Integrates both “soft kill” (non-destructive methods like jamming, spoofing) and “hard kill” (destructive methods like laser or kinetic interceptors) systems. Offers situational awareness by fusing data from multiple sensors and surveillance systems.

Technology Features:

Utilizes AI and sensor fusion to detect and identify hostile drones. Provides real-time monitoring and automated threat response. Can link multiple sensors, radars, electro-optical systems, and weapon systems into a networked grid. Enables multi-layered defense against drone intrusions.

Operational Use:

Useful for military bases, strategic installations, airports, and critical infrastructure protection. Can be integrated with other air defense networks for enhanced coverage.

Significance:

Strengthens India’s counter-drone capabilities amid increasing UAV threats. Reduces dependence on foreign counter-UAS technologies. Supports the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) initiative in defense technology.

Advantages:

Provides comprehensive airspace awareness. Enables quick and coordinated response to drone threats. Ensures interoperability between different defense assets.