What happened?
In a major step toward modernising the Indian Army’s surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS) in New Delhi on January 24, 2025.
Why its matters to India:
According to a press release from the Ministry of Defence—the system will significantly improve battlefield transparency, giving the Army’s Command and Headquarters an accurate, real-time view to support decision-making through a centralised web application. The system will act as a crucial force multiplier in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations, enhancing the Army’s ability to operate in conventional and sub-conventional operations within a network-centric environment. The system’s launch signifies a major step toward data-driven and network-centric warfare for Indian armed forces.
