MoD Inks ₹1,220 Crore Contract for Coast Guard SDRs
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What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Hardware Dependency: BEFORE, the Coast Guard utilized single-purpose, hardware-dependent radios with limited operational flexibility. NOW, they are transitioning to Software Defined Radios that are multi-band, multi-mode, and multi-role.
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Data and Voice Security: BEFORE, legacy communication systems had constraints in data speeds and encryption capabilities. NOW, the new SDRs enable secure, high-speed data transmission and encrypted voice communication for real-time situational awareness.
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Inter-agency Coordination: BEFORE, coordinating joint operations with the Indian Navy often faced technical friction due to disparate communication systems. NOW, standardizing on indigenous SDR platforms ensures seamless interoperability between the Coast Guard and the Navy.
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Practice Questions
Q1
With Reference ToWith reference to the Software Defined Radios (SDR) procured for the Indian Coast Guard, consider the following statements: 1. The procurement contract with Bharat Electronics Limited falls under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. 2. SDR technology is characterized by its reliance on fixed, single-purpose hardware to prevent signal jamming. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?