The Indian Army has transformed the 21 Signals Group into the Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG).
Key points
- The STEAG will function as an elite technology Unit which will research and evaluate futuristic communication technologies like AI, 5G, 6G, machine learning and quantum technologies for defence applications.
- The primary aim of STEAG is to enhance the communication infrastructure of the Indian Army.
- This group will be operational under Signals Directorate and is based in Delhi and headed by a Colonel from the Corps of Signals.
- The hi-tech unit will carry out technical scouting, evaluation, development, management of core ICT solutions, and provide user interface support by by maintaining and upgrading available contemporary technologies.
- The STEAG will have a fresh mandate and an approximate strength of 280 personnel.
