On December 12, 2025, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) announced securing additional orders worth Rs 776 crore since November 14, explicitly including the indigenous SAKSHAM Counter Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS), signaling accelerated Indian Army procurement. Developed by BEL Ghaziabad, SAKSHAM delivers AI-driven command-and-control over the secure Army Data Network, fusing surveillance data for real-time Recognised UAS Picture up to 10,000 feet in the Tactical Battlefield Space, enabling swift detection, tracking, and neutralization of low-altitude drone threats via soft/hard-kill options. Initially approved under Fast Track Procurement in October 2025 post-Operation Sindoor drone incursions, this expansion underscores urgency amid Pakistan/China border tensions, fortifying India’s air littoral dominance and Atmanirbhar Bharat self-reliance against hybrid warfare. Deployment across formations within a year will integrate with Akasheer and Sudharshan Chakra, enhancing strategic deterrence in volatile geopolitics.