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SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System
Context:
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged off the SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS) on January 24, 2025, from South Block, New Delhi.
Overview of SANJAY
- SANJAY is an automated system that integrates inputs from ground and aerial battlefield sensors.
- It processes and verifies these inputs to create a Common Surveillance Picture of the battlefield, ensuring accurate and real-time information.
- The system operates over the Army Data Network and Satellite Communication Network to enhance battlefield transparency.
- A Centralised Web Application will provide inputs to the Command & Army Headquarters and the Indian Army Decision Support System.
Capabilities and Features
- Equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and advanced analytics, SANJAY will monitor land borders, prevent intrusions, and assess battlefield situations with unparalleled accuracy.
- It acts as a force multiplier for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR).
- The system is designed to support operations in both conventional and sub-conventional environments within a Network Centric Environment.
Development and Induction
- Indigenous Development: SANJAY was jointly developed by the Indian Army and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). This aligns with the Indian Army’s focus on achieving ‘Aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) and follows the ‘Year of Technology Absorption’ initiative.
- Phased Induction: The system will be inducted into all operational Brigades, Divisions, and Corps of the Indian Army in three phases from March to October 2025. This period has been declared as the ‘Year of Reforms’ by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
- Cost and Budget: SANJAY has been developed under the Buy (Indian) category at a cost of Rs 2,402 crore.
Strategic Significance
- By centralising real-time data feeds, the system will help commanders analyse, decide, and respond quickly to threats, improving reaction times against the enemy.
Surveillance through systems like ‘Sanjay’ helps in monitoring critical aspects such as terrain, infrastructure, troop deployments, and equipment placements. The system will provide valuable insights for effective battlefield management.
