Indian Army Deploys Indigenous 4G Mobile Base Station

July 1, 2024

Indian Military Communication Technology Gets Better on Its Own In a historic move, the Indian Army recently got its first 4G mobile base station made in India. It was built by Signaltron in Bangalore. The purchase was made possible by the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) site, which shows that India has made big steps toward becoming self-sufficient in important technology areas. This development not only improves the military’s ability to communicate, but it also marks a big step toward using technology made in the United States for strategic reasons.

Origins and Development

In 2010, Himamshu Khasnis started Signalchip, a fabless semiconductor business, to make local chips for advanced communication networks like 4G and 5G. This was the start of Signaltron. The Sahyadri LTE base stations are powered by a chip made by Signalchip, an Indian company that has been a leader in creating these important parts. India provides its telecommunications system with more independence and safety by creating and using its chip technology.

Technical and Operational Features

Signaltron’s Sahyadri Network In a Box (NIB) system stands out thanks to its strong security filters and flexible operational options, which make it work in both standalone and cellular modes. It makes sure that both old analog and new IP phone systems work together without any problems, meeting the high standards needed in military communication systems. The Sahyadri NIBs are portable and easy to redeploy because they only weigh 7 kilograms. This is an important trait for tactical military use.

Strategic Significance and Industry Impact

Most of the base stations that were put in place in India before used chips from other countries, which was a strategic weakness. The smart use of Sahyadri NIBs that were made in India helps reduce this risk by improving security. It is also expected that the Indian base station market will grow to about USD 24 billion by 2029. This means that Indian companies like Signaltron can not only help protect the country but also make money from the growing market. Using these kinds of homegrown technologies shows how they might affect India’s GDP and how much foreign currency it could save by making more things in India. In areas like defense and railways, where the need for advanced communication systems is always growing, this growth also opens the door for wider modernization.

Market Prospects and Global Opportunities

By 2030, the Captive Network-Private Network (CNPN) 4G/5G market is estimated to be worth more than USD 30 billion around the world. India could get a piece of this growing market with its creative solutions, which would help its products get cheaper as they are used more. This could make India an even bigger player in the international market for making communication technology. This fits with India’s larger national goals of becoming a star in technological innovation and self-reliance.

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