Session II

ICT INTERFACE
IN DEFENCE

Presentation by
V.V.R.Sastry,
Director(C&MS)
Bharat Electronics Ltd.
 Overview

• Next Generation Defence Network Requirements

• Technology to support these Requirements
• Module/Elements of Infrastructure
- Communication
- Information Technology
- Computing
• Initiatives of BEL
• Role of Private Sector
• Conclusion

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 Next Generation Defence Network requirements

• Digital Battle space

• Transition from platform centric to NW centric warfare
• COTS adaptation for faster development.
•Assured information structure.
• Based on Information superiority
• Networking of sensors, shooters & Decision support to
reduce OODA cycle
• Basic concept is Network of Networks

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 Communication support requirements

•High capacity Tactical Data Network (Tactical Internet)

• Plug & Play capabilities & seamless integration of
various systems like Command and Decision support
system, weapon system, sensors (Surveillance system),
operation logistic systems etc.
•Extend the reach to meet data requirements of Mobile
subscribers
•Priority for flow of mission critical data over Tactical
Internet
•Dynamic Bandwidth management & high level of
security including authentication and encryption

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 Networking Technology Requirements

•Tactical Networks need to be mobile, easily

configurable,flexible, robust & secure
•Strategic Networks need to seamlessly integrate with
Mobile NWs, have sufficient bandwidth on demand &
be fully trusted networks
•Mobile Adhoc Networking technologies are required to
meet this objective
•Voice, Video & Data convergence is to be ensured by
Networking technologies.

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Mobile Communication & Satellite Requirements

•Mobile communication & Wireless technology for high

bandwidth robust solution
•Faster reorganization in battle field
• Networked combat Net Radios
• Satellite communication systems as overlay network to
enhance Survivability & Availability & also to extend
wideband media to remote areas

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 Elements of Infrastructure- Communication

a) Backbone Networks
i) Back bone Switches
ii) Transmission equipments
iii) Multiplexing equipments
iv) Security equipments
b) Access Networks
i) Access Switches
ii) Transmission equipments
iii) Security equipments
iv) Tactical Internet
v) Micro & Macro cellular systems
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 Elements of Infrastructure- Communication

c) User End
i) Subscriber end terminals
ii) Subscriber End encryption / Network access
elements
iii) Wireless Terminals
- Radio
- WLAN

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 Macro Cellular System

Access
Network
Ethernet Tetra
Tactical BTS
Tactical Node
Switch
Network E1/ATM

Of Node &
Access BTS
Interconnection

Switches Link

Access
Network
Ethernet Tetra
Tactical BTS
Node
Switch
E1/ATM

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 Elements of Infrastructure- IT & Computing

a) Information & decision support

i) Network Management
ii) C4ISR system
b) Information Assurance
i) Bulk & Channel encryption
ii) Firewalls, Intrusion Detection systems, authentication
system
iii) Mobile link encryption
c) Computing
i) Workstations and Servers
ii) PDA & Mobile computing platform
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 Technologies involved in realising such system

• Core Multiservice switching technology

• Tactical Internet for Data Centric application
• Micro & Macro cellular GSM/CDMA/Wi-MAX
solutions
• Adaptation of open standard network security
protocols & customization for Defence need
• Networked Integrated command & control solution

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 Major initiatives of BEL

BEL is actively involved in various communication & Tac

C3I system with Network integration for our Defence
forces. We are also taking part in understanding Integrated
Defense staff requirements & inter working issues. Some of
the initiatives are
• Networking of sensors
• Command & control system for Air Defence
• Ship borne Communication & Data network
• Tactical & Strategic communication backbone networks
• Macro cellular Mobile solution
• Tac C3I systems for battle field management, Decision
support, Artillery & surveillance
•Various New technologies such as SDR, Wi-MAX, GIS, Multi
function displays
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 Ship Borne Communication & Data Network

E1 SERVICES
VCS E1 E1 VCS
EXCH #1 EXCH #2
E1 E1
CONC #2 ATM SWITCH # CONC
NIU # E3 1 NIU # #1
E1 E3 E1
1 4
E1 E1
E3 E3

ATM SWITCH # 2 STM -1 ATM SWITCH # 3 DEX 2

DEX 1
STM -1
E3 E3 E3
E3
E1 NIU # ATM SWITCH # NIU # E1
2 E3 4 E3 3
RNIU RNIU
RNIU
E3 E3

VCS VCS
E1 STM-1 E1
EXCH #3 EXCH #4
C&C

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 Ship Borne Communication & Data Network

• Salient Features
-Backbone ATM switches interlinked at 155 Mbps (STM1)
-E1 ,E3 ATM Links from voice Exchanges ,VCS Exchange ,CCS Concentrators &
NIU
-Central Network Health Monitoring System
-Voice , Data & Video services
-Point to Point & Multicast SVC / PVC connections

• Functions
-Integration of all Weapons, Sensors And Communication Services Into One
Single Broadband Network
-Integrated And Simultaneous Transmission Of Voice, Video And Data for intra
Ship, Ship-Ship/Shore communication
-High System Capacity And Flexibility
-Effective System Survivability With Automatic Reconfiguration In The Event Of
Damage
-Scalability And Growth - Future Safe

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 Command & Control Network

CC-Arty AQ
Corps
FCC
C-Arty Division
DQ 15 in Corp
DyCdr FDC

CO Regiment
CO OP
OP 10 per Divs
CO RCP OP

BC
BC
BC

Battery
6 per Regt
BCP

Guns
6 – 8 per Battery
GDU

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 Command & Control Network

• Salient Features
-Communication Intensive Command & Control Network
-Multiple Communication networks for sub systems: CNR,Line modem ,
Grid Communication system & W-LAN
- Adaptive routing with maintenance of Communication matrix
• Functions
–Technical Fire Control to deliver fire quickly and accurately when it is
required, and where it is required.
– Tactical Fire Control to achieve optimum utilization of resources,
resulting in higher efficiency in degrading the enemy’s combat potential.
– Fire Planning to link methods and means with results, so as to render
the winning edge to own forces.
–Deployment management to achieve the maximal gun densities in
critical areas.
–Operational logistics data management.

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 Surveillance Network
120 KM
BFSR EO CP BFSR EO CP BFSR EO
WLR SRG GUN
HB SYS UAV
S
40-50 KM 10-15 KM 10-15 KM
GCS GCS
40-50 KM
2-5 KM 2-5 KM

REMOTE WK STN DIV SVL

ACCCS
C ARTY CENTRE (DIV)

CIDSS
DIV SVL CENTRE CORPS SVL
(DIV) & OTHER
(LATERAL DIV) CENTRE
TAC C3I COMPS
LEGEND
INTRA COMN VIDEO + SPEECH + DATA DOOAF
INTER COMN SPEECH + DATA

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 Surveillance Network

• Salient Features
-Interfaces & Media (FO/RADIO) for collection of
information from sensors
-Storage , collation & analysis of information at SVL
Center
-Multi Sensor Data Fusion (MSDF)
-Passage of information to FDC/FCC/AD C&R (Sensor
to shooter concept)
-Dissemination of information to CIDSS for value
addition
• Functions
-Surveillance Planning
-Sensor management
- MSDF Target Identification & Situation assessment
-Artillery Target Intelligence (ATI)
-Direction of own Artillery fire (DOOAF)
-Post Strike damage Assessment (PSDA)
-Dissemination of Information

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 ICT Outsourcing - Benefits

• Reduction of Capital Costs.

Fixed cost become variable costs.
Cash available for investing in other areas.
• Increase in efficiency.
• Reduction in Labour Costs.
• New projects could be initiated
quickly.
• Focus on core business & achieving
level playing field.
• Risk reduction.

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 Role of Private sector

Private sector Participation is required for adaptation of

COTS technology for individual elements as
mentioned. Few areas of interaction are
• GSM/CDMA Customized solution for Defence needs
• Standard computing platform
• Standard operating system & BIOS
• Standard Graphics engines with GIS support
• Standard customized ASIC development for
DSP,Micro controller, high speed processor, Network
processor
• Standard Network security product/Protocols
• Customized Software tools for above
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 Potential Areas of Cooperation

• Hardware
- Embedded Line ,Radio,FO& PCMCIA Modems
- Embedded Wi-Fi & Wi – Max interfaces
- Migration to Next generation terminals – 3G/4G , VoIP
- Sunlight readable LCD Displays

• Software
- Application Software development on Handheld Computing
Platforms
- Database Servers DHCP/DNS/AAA
- Network Security Elements
- Network Management Software Modules
- Radio Freq Planning , Path Loss Computation tools

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 Business Concerns

• Defence requirements are to be met on Long term

basis hence investments by private sector should be
made on long term basis
• Participation envisaged as Team members/equal
stakeholders with understanding of overall
requirements.
• Win-Win concept for Prime vendor & ICT vendor
should be the chosen model
• Develop / Customize the existing systems to suit the
customer requirements
• Cost Competitive compared to Direct Import
• Share IPR particularly on Crypto products
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 Conclusion

Need for joint participation in multiple

roles in Development , Manufacturing &
Support of ICT systems

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