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New Delhi: The Indian Air Force today launched its own 3G Cellular Network named AFCEL (Air Force Cellular). IAF now becomes the first among the services to have commissioned its own captive 3G network. AFCE was inaugurated by Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee(COSC) and Chief of the Air Staff, at Air Headquarters, Vayu Bhawan.
“Today’s launch of Phase I of AFCEL in the National Capital Region is yet another milestone in the IAF’s transformation into a modern, networked, aerospace with full spectrum dominance. With the IAF’s 3G WCDMA project, we are taking a quantum leap forward in our quest to provide mobile and secure ‘end-point’ connectivity to the air warriors deployed across the length and breadth of our country. AFCEL will facilitate real time exchange of information in an ever dynamic operational environment that we operate in. Considering the ever increasing relevance of cellular devices in our work space AFCEL will form a crucial component of IAF’s network centric operations delivering timely and accurate information to our air warriors. I am certain that provision of this capability will keep our men and women connected to the Information Grid and ensure high situational awareness as well as greater synergy in Command and Control functions,” said air chief NAK Browne.
“While the AFCEL nodes will cover a number of fixed locations, there would also be Mobile Base Transmitting Stations (MBTS) which will extend connectivity to remote areas as well. These BTS will provide critical secure communications support for voice, SMS and data exchange and have a force multiplication effect in the conduct of our operations.” he added.
The project was implemented by Systems Integrators HCL Infosystems, technology partners Alcatel Lucent India and the IAF’s AFCEL Project Team.
The IAF through AFCEL aims to bring all its units and stations under the overarching umbrella of 3 G connectivity. While Phase I of the project will ensure mobile connectivity to all air warriors in the National Capital Region, Phase II will cover the rest of the bases. AFCEL has been customised for Defence requirements and is a full IP network with stringent quality of service, high quality voice and data solutions.
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“Today’s launch of Phase I of AFCEL in the National Capital Region is yet another milestone in the IAF’s transformation into a modern, networked, aerospace with full spectrum dominance. With the IAF’s 3G WCDMA project, we are taking a quantum leap forward in our quest to provide mobile and secure ‘end-point’ connectivity to the air warriors deployed across the length and breadth of our country. AFCEL will facilitate real time exchange of information in an ever dynamic operational environment that we operate in. Considering the ever increasing relevance of cellular devices in our work space AFCEL will form a crucial component of IAF’s network centric operations delivering timely and accurate information to our air warriors. I am certain that provision of this capability will keep our men and women connected to the Information Grid and ensure high situational awareness as well as greater synergy in Command and Control functions,” said air chief NAK Browne.
“While the AFCEL nodes will cover a number of fixed locations, there would also be Mobile Base Transmitting Stations (MBTS) which will extend connectivity to remote areas as well. These BTS will provide critical secure communications support for voice, SMS and data exchange and have a force multiplication effect in the conduct of our operations.” he added.
The project was implemented by Systems Integrators HCL Infosystems, technology partners Alcatel Lucent India and the IAF’s AFCEL Project Team.
The IAF through AFCEL aims to bring all its units and stations under the overarching umbrella of 3 G connectivity. While Phase I of the project will ensure mobile connectivity to all air warriors in the National Capital Region, Phase II will cover the rest of the bases. AFCEL has been customised for Defence requirements and is a full IP network with stringent quality of service, high quality voice and data solutions.
http://*****************/indian-air-force-launches-3g-cellular-network-named-afcel
