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An Indian 5G test bed is to be established at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow, Madhya Pradesh
Indian 5G Test Bed
- Establishment – Established at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) as part of MoU signed.
- Aim – Joint partnership between MCTE and IIT-Madras aims to accelerate Indian Army’s indigenization efforts for achieving ‘Atmanirbharta’ in the fields of communications and provide a testing facility for Tri-Service and thus act as a catalyst for Research and Development.
- Significance – The test bed will facilitate Indian Army to utilize the 5G technology for its operational use, especially along its borders.
- Features
- The MoU signed will give an impetus to induction of systems, devices & equipment using niche technology and also use of AI based algorithms for enhancing capabilities of our Armed Forces.
- It will also promote collaborative and cooperative research and facilitate exchange of ideas for development of new technologies
- It will encourage students, faculties and scientists for research in the area of 5G communications and development of military applications.
- Under the ambit of the MoU, IIT Madras will provide consultancy, duly supported by research for feasibility studies and prototype development on 5G enabled future communications.
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