Akashteer is an Indian Air Defence Control & Reporting System developed by Bharat Electronics Limited to equip the units of Indian Army's Corps of Army Air Defence with a tactical command and control system, therefore improving their capabilities.
This technology will allow for monitoring of low level airspace in battle areas and efficient control of Ground Based Air Defence Weapon Systems.
[6][3][7] By 30 September 2024, BEL delivered the entire 100 units of Akashteer system to the Indian Army.
[9][10] In November 2024, it was reported that the Indian Army conducted validation trials of Akashteer simulating scenarios as expected in future wars.
[11][12] The Akashteer system integrates the entire surveillance assets, radar systems, communication nodes and other command and control units of the Indian Army's Air Defence networks into a single network to enhance the situational awareness.