Indian Army Launches SANJAY

In January 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated SANJAY, a cutting-edge Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS) designed to enhance the Indian Army's real-time reconnaissance and decision-making capabilities.

Key Points

Integrated Surveillance System: SANJAY consolidates data from ground and aerial sensors to create a unified battlefield view, accessible through the Army Data Network and Satellite Communication Network.
Advanced Features and Capabilities: Equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and analytics, the system improves intelligence gathering, intrusion prevention, and battlefield transparency for superior situational awareness.
Significance for Modern Warfare: Enables network-centric operations in conventional and sub-conventional settings, empowering commanders with data-driven, real-time decision-making capabilities.
Development and Indigenization: Jointly developed by the Indian Army and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, fostering self-reliance in defence technology.
Phased Rollout Plan: SANJAY will be deployed in operational Brigades, Divisions, and Corps of the Indian Army in three phases between March and October 2025.
Budget and Strategic Alignment: Developed at a cost of Rs 2,402 crore, the project aligns with the Ministry of Defence's ‘Year of Reforms’ and the Army's focus on technology adoption.