5G test bed for Indian Army to be set up at MP
The 5G test bed will facilitate the Indian Army to utilise the 5G technology for its operational use, especially along its borders.
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New Delhi, June 21: In a major development, an Indian 5G test bed will be established at a military engineering college in Madhya Pradesh's Mhow in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. It will facilitate the Indian Army to utilise the 5G technology for its operational use, especially along its borders.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the same was signed between MCTE and IIT-M at a function in Chennai on Monday. "The MoU signed will give an impetus to the induction of systems, devices and equipment using niche technology and also use of AI-based algorithms for enhancing capabilities of our Armed Forces," it said.
"It will encourage students, faculties and scientists for research in the area of 5G communications and development of military applications. A joint partnership between MCTE and IIT-Madras aims to accelerate the Indian Army's indigenisation efforts for achieving 'Atmanirbharta' in the fields of communications and provide a testing facility for Tri-Service and thus act as a catalyst for Research and Development," it said.
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The Ministry said that under the ambit of the MoU, IIT Madras will provide consultancy, duly supported by research for feasibility studies and prototype development on 5G-enabled future communications.
Earlier on June 15, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the proposal to conduct a spectrum auction through which the spectrum will be assigned to the successful bidders for providing 5G services to the public and enterprises.