Industry background of the Defense vertical The current scenario in India
Growth Perspectives
In the union budget 2007 – 2008, Rs. 96,000 crores has been earmarked for expenditure related to Defense. Out of this sum, Rs 41,922 crore is under the capital head and is expected to be spent on “acquisitions”, which means buying new weapons, systems and equipment. Of the remaining Rs. 54,078 crores which is earmarked under the revenue head, a major chunk is expected to be spent on purchases, related to buying of spares for maintenance, general stores, fuel, clothing, food and medical stores etc. According to recent industry estimates total defense spending over acquisition and purchases for the next five years would be approximately Rs 1,88,000 crores and has a large potential to contribute to the economy.
The use of ICT in the detection of enemy presence, processing of target information, command decision-making and related engagements has become possible, through creation of collaborative networking amongst sensors, command and control elements and weapons. The Armed Forces of our country have also appreciated this need to keep pace with the various changes taking place in the ICT domain and the need to induct new equipment and systems. A significant portion of the above mentioned figures are therefore expected to be spent on ICT related projects. Future Projects like Defence Communication Network (DCN), Battlefield Management System (BMS), Tactical Communication System (TCS) etc. are apt examples of the same. Besides such projects large business is also expected from the substantial work share emerging out of the Direct Defence Offset(s) obligations of a foreign supplier, as enumerated in the latest Defence Procurement Procedures.
• Leveraging past experience with various ICT based SI projects in Defence
• Relevant Industrial license from Government
• Currently implementing the largest MPLS based VoIP, Defence Network supporting Voice, Data and Video, interconnecting 161 locations spread across India
• Addressing various opportunities to offer integrated solutions in ICT based SI projects in Defence sector viz.
o Design and setting up of large (PAN India) networks supporting Data, Voice (including VoIP), Video and customized messaging and GIS based applications etc.
• Design & setting up high security Data Centres
• Integrating strategic networking backbone within the Tactical Battle Area using SATCOM/WiMax/CNRs etc. including legacy equipment
• Setting up and Integration of IT Security, CCTV & Surveillance, Perimeter Security and Mobile computing services
• Integration, fielding and LCS of Mobile & Deployable Communication Nodes & Containerised Data Centres
• Co-development, deployment and LCS of Battlefield Management Systems & Tactical Communication Systems
• Information/Cyber Security solutions/devices
• Co-development and integration of MSDF/AMSS/DSS applications for correlation/tracking and different levels of situational awareness
• Co-Development of specifications/implementation of interface simulators
• Design, development, manufacture, assembly upgrades and SI of air-borne and ground based electronic systems for Defence applications