Rajnath Singh flags off USD 278.42 million surveillance system SANJAY

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh officially launched the ‘SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’ from South Block, New Delhi, on Friday.

SANJAY is an advanced, automated system that integrates data from ground and aerial sensors, ensuring its accuracy, eliminating redundancy, and creating a unified surveillance picture of the battlefield through secure Army Data and Satellite Communication Networks. The system aims to boost battlefield transparency by providing real-time data to Command and Army Headquarters via a centralized web application, supporting the Indian Army Decision Support System.

Equipped with cutting-edge sensors and analytics, SANJAY will enhance surveillance along India’s extensive land borders, prevent intrusions, and assist in assessing various situations. The system is expected to be a significant asset for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations, enabling commanders to effectively operate in both conventional and sub-conventional settings within a network-centric environment.

Developed jointly by the Indian Army and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), SANJAY represents a major step towards achieving ‘Aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in defense technology, as part of the Indian Army’s “Year of Technology Absorption” initiative. The system will be progressively inducted into the Army’s Brigades, Divisions, and Corps across three phases, starting in March 2025 and concluding in October 2025, which has been designated as the ‘Year of Reforms’ by the Ministry of Defence.

With a total cost of Rs 2,402 crore (USD 278.42 million), SANJAY was developed under the ‘Buy (Indian)’ category, marking a significant leap in India’s defense modernization efforts.