Defence Communication Network (DCN)

Q.  The Defence Communication Network (DCN) will enable which of the following to share the situation awareness?

1) Army
2) Special Forces Command
3) Navy
- Published on 01 Jul 16

a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
  • India's first integrated defence communication network was launched enabling the army, air force, navy and the Special Forces Command to share situational awareness for a faster decision-making process.
  • The Defence Communication Network (DCN), a strategic, highly secure and scalable system, has a pan-India reach - from Ladakh to the North East to island territories.
  • While all the three forces have their own command, communication and intelligence networks, this is the first time when there will be a dedicated network for greater synergy.
  • DCN offers 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 and has also been fixed onboard different military vehicles.

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