DCN - GS questions based on daily current affairs

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

1) Army
2) Special Forces Command
3) Navy


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

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:

  • 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.