Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), the public sector defence undertaking, today dedicated to the Army its new artillery combat and control system. Christened Shakti, the new system is developed by BEL in association with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Shakti is a main sub-system of Tactical Command Control & Communication Intelligence (Tac C3I) system being deployed by the Army. The components that go into Shakti are enhanced tactical computer, handheld computer, gun display unit, all of which are interconnected through tactical radio network, land lines or fibre optic cable, an official statement said.
At present, the artillery operations in the Army are being carried out manually. Shakti system makes use of software with GIS and GPS functionalities to integrate and automate all artillery operational functions.
