India's Corps of Army Air Defence has begun the induction of 'Akashteer Command and Control Systems', a project developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The deployment of Akashteer, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and integration of the Army's air defence mechanisms, began with the flagging off of the first batch of Control Centres from BEL Ghaziabad on April 4, 2024. The project, designed to automate Air Defence Control and Reporting processes, will provide a unified network for radar and communication systems, enhancing situational awareness and control in air defence operations.