Key Highlights
- SAKSHAM offers an indigenous counter‑UAS grid that delivers instant detection, attribution, and neutralisation of hostile drones.
- The system fuses radar, electro‑optical sensors and AI to generate a real‑time Recognised UAS Picture up to 3,000 m above ground.
- Built on the Army Data Network, it guarantees secure communications and seamless integration with existing weapon platforms.
- As a flagship of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, it marks a decisive step toward autonomous battlefield command.
- Designed for Fast‑Track Procurement, SAKSHAM is slated for operational deployment within the next year.
Detailed Insights
The creation of SAKSHAM stemmed from Operation Sindoor, where increasing drone activity over cross‑border areas revealed the need for comprehensive air‑space dominance above troops.
SAKSHAM acts as a modular grid that links multiple counter‑drone weapons, sensors and command‑and‑control nodes into a single tactical platform.
Through multi‑sensor fusion, the network consolidates data streams into a unified situational picture, while AI‑driven threat analysis automates rapid decision‑making for engagement.
Field readiness aligns with the Fast‑Track Procurement roadmap, ensuring that the Army can field the system in high‑risk zones within 12 months of procurement approval.
Key Concepts
- Situational Awareness: The real‑time perception of the battlefield environment, enabling informed tactical decisions.
- Counter‑UAS Grid: A distributed network of sensors and weapons that detects, tracks, and neutralises unmanned aerial threats.
- Atmanirbhar Bharat: India’s self‑reliance initiative aimed at reducing dependence on imports and fostering domestic defence production.
- Tactical Battlefield Space: The vertical envelope above troops that must be secured for operational effectiveness.
- AI‑driven Threat Analysis: Use of artificial intelligence to interpret sensor data and expedite engagement orders.