Shakti Electronic Warfare System
The Shakti Electronic Warfare System was developed by Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad. DRDL operates under Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO).
What is Shakti Electronic Warfare System?
- The Shakti Electronic Warfare System was designed for interception, classification, detection, identification and jamming of conventional and modern radars.
- The system was designed for capital warships of Indian Navy.
- It provides electronic layer of defence against modern radars and anti – ship missiles.
- It ensures electronic dominance and survivability in maritime battlefield.
- The system will augment the Electronic Intelligence capability of the Indian Navy.
What are the key features of Shakti Electronic Warfare System?
- The Shakti Electronic Warfare System is integrated with electronic counter measures and wide band Electronic Support Measures.
- It helps in finding the accurate direction and interception of modern radars.
- It has in – built radar fingerprinting and data recording replay features. These features help in post mission analysis.
- It was developed under the ship – borne project of SAMUDRIKA Programme.
How is Shakti Electronic Warfare System used in Indian Navy?
The first Shakti System was installed in INS Vishakhapatnam and INS Vikrant. As of November 2021, there are twelve Shakti systems under production at Bharata Electronics Limited. The production of these systems is supported by more than fifty MSMEs. They are developed at a cost of Rs 1,805 crores. These systems that are under development are to be installed in warships that are under production. They are P – 17A, P – 15B and Talwar class.
What is SAMUDRIKA Programme under which Shakti Electronic Warfare System was developed?
The Programme SAMUDRIKA was launched to design and develop seven electronic warfare systems. They were grouped under two projects. They are air – borne projects and Ship – borne projects. The ship – borne systems are NAYAN, SHAKTI and TUSHAR. The air – borne systems are SARAKSHI, NIKASH, SARANG and SARVADHARI.
