This system is being developed by BEL under DGIS. Akashteer is envisaged for tactical command and control of Army Air Defence. It is expected to support automated means to organise, store, process, integrate and transmit the information required for tactical air defence by the commanders. It is designed to provide linkage from firing platform level to the highest level of Army Air Defence control facility. It will act as a force multiplier by providing dedicated high volume voice and data exchange throughout the network in real time, thereby increasing the capability of Army Air Defence. Once fielded, it will not only make engagement of enemy air assets more efficient but will also help in reducing danger to own aerial assets form mistaken identity, which is a real challenge being forced by Air Defence world over.