New Delhi: In a significant development, the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) of the Indian Army and the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER), an autonomous research and development laboratory under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance collaboration in ‘Next Generation Wireless Technologies’ for the Indian Army.
The Ministry of Defence announced the partnership on Saturday, emphasising the commitment to enhancing the technological capabilities of the armed forces through innovative research and development efforts.
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- The MoU was signed by Lt Gen K H Gawas, Commandant MCTE and Colonel Commandant Corps of Signals and Dr P H Rao, Director General SAMEER, added the statement.
- This initiative marks a significant milestone in strengthening the Indian Army’s technological capabilities which are aligned towards a declared vision for 2024 as ‘Year of Technological Absorption for Indian Army’ by Chief of Army Staff.
- Today’s MoU signing is expected to reinvigorate this collaboration, with plans to establish an ‘Advanced Military Research and Incubation Centre’ at MCTE. This centre aims to focus on Advanced Wireless Technologies for the Indian Army.
- The partnership between SAMEER and MCTE is beyond an agreement and represents a shared commitment in exploring new technological frontiers and addressing modern battlefield challenges. Merging SAMEER’s expertise in wireless technologies and MCTE’s application skills in communications, electronic warfare, and cyber operations, the collaboration promises substantial advancements in defence and strategic sectors.
- The key objectives of this partnership include, collaboration between SAMEER and MCTE aims to enhance national security and technological infrastructure, with potential benefits that will not only be limited to military but will go much beyond, mentioned the official statement.
- The advancements achieved could impact telecommunications, emergency response, and public safety, demonstrating a commitment to a holistic approach to national security.
- The signing of this MoU marks a pivotal moment in the partnership between SAMEER and MCTE, signalling a future filled with innovation and collaborative success.
- During the MoU signing ceremony, Maj Gen C S Mann, AVSM, VSM, Additional Director General of Army Design Bureau elaborated the Indian Army perspective on the absorption of niche technologies. He explained the efforts taken towards creating an ecosystem for the development of various emerging technology-based solutions for military applications.
