India's first integrated defence communication network launched

India's first integrated defence communication network was launched in South block, Delhi. The network enable the army, air force, navy and the Special Forces Command to share situational awareness for a faster decision-making process.

Launched by: Defence Minister Monohar Parrikar

About Defence Communication Network:

• It is  a strategic, highly secure and scalable system.
• It has a pan-India reach — from Ladakh to the North East to island territories.
• This network offer high quality voice, video and data services covering 111 entities spread across the country.
• It is capable of working on terrestrial as well as satellite mode of communication
• It is built by HCL by nearly 600 crore

Important Question for Competitive Exam from this Current Affairs:

1. India's first integrated defence communication network launched by Defence Minister Monohar Parrikar in: a)Bengaluru b)Delhi c)Kolkata d)Visakhapatnam
2. The network developed by: a)TCS b)HCL c)Microsoft d)Alphabet inc.