Cabinet Committee approves Indian Army Communication Network for Rs 7,796 crores

On October 1, 2020, the Cabinet Committee in Security approved ASCON (Army Static Switched Communication Network) Phase IV. ASCON is a high end communication system. It is to be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 7,796 crores. The project is to be implemented within 36 months. Highlights The project will upgrade existing Asynchronous Transfer ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: border infrastructure • border issues • Border Security • Cabinet committee • India China • India-Pakistan border issues • Line of Actual Control • Line of Control • maritime security

India to continue infrastructure upgrade in the border

On July 7, 2020, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the border infrastructure development. After his review, the defence ministry announced that India is to boost the infrastructure along its border. Highlights India and China announced a preliminary headway two days back after their stand- off in Ladakh. The stand off was mainly due to ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: border infrastructure • border issues • Border Roads Organisation • India China • Ladakh • Line of Actual Control • Pangong Tso