BEL launches BELCOMNET communication network
On 15 February 2017, Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd ( BEL) unveiled its new communication network, BELCOMNET, for Indian military and paramilitary forces and the export market. BELCOMNET is a VHF/UHF secure voice communication network with user specific encryption algorithm. The network facilitates exchange of secure voice through repeaters that are dispersed geographically. This enables connecting two or more dispersed locations for day-to-day communications. With this, brigades in the field and headquarters can be connected using IPv6 features. It also facilitates broadcasting to all sites, in case of an emergency or a crisis.
In the photo above are seen Dr Ajit T Kalghatgi, Director (R&D), Nataraj Krishnappa, Director (Other Units), and other senior officers of BEL at the unveiling of BELCOMNET at Aero India 2017.