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New Delhi: Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group or the STEAG, with a strength of 280 personnel (approximately) is an elite technology Unit that has been created to undertake research and evaluation of futuristic communication technologies like AI, 5G, 6G, machine learning, quantum technologies and etc., for defence applications.
STEAG is in-line with the Indian Army’s “On Path to Transformation” in adopting niche technologies towards becoming a future ready force. STEAG proves to be one of the significant steps of Year 2024, which is declared as “Year of Tech Absorption”. This group will be operational under Signals Directorate and is based at Delhi. It is headed by a Colonel rank officer of the Indian Army from Corps of Signals. The primary aim is to enhance the communication infrastructure of the Indian Army.
It Harness latest & niche technologies available in civil street & worldwide. This group analyses the existing technologies keeping the requirements of the Indian Army in mind and draw out use cases for trials/ induction. Accordingly, it interfaces with private companies/ industry/ academia to develop technology as suited to the Indian Army.
However, it is not a new raising but 21 Signals Group has been re-organised with fresh mandate as Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG) to adapt to the emerging technologies in the field of Commmunications.
Aligning itself with the tenets of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Start-Up India, STEAG will help bridge the divide between the Armed Forces on the one hand and Industry and Academia on the other. The new Centre of Excellence is expected to be a game changer in fostering self reliance in high end communication technologies, which have thus far been a monopoly of select countries with advanced economies and research ecosystems.
