With an aim to ensure five layers of sensor, alarm and perimeter surveillance, 30 IAF bases across the country are set to get a state-of-the-art security system.

30 IAF Bases To Get 5-layer Security System

With an aim to ensure five layers of sensor, alarm and perimeter surveillance, 30 IAF bases across the country are set to get a state-of-the-art security system. The Ministry of Defence has invited bids from Indian companies for the Integrated Perimeter Security System (IPSS) by June 24. The system must be capable of providing surveillance in all weather and ambient light conditions throughout the year at both day and night.

The IPSS will consist of five layers of sensors for intrusion detection — an electrical smart power fence; a CCTV with an infra-red camera and inbuilt video analytics and automatic intrusion detection capabilities; a radar; underground vibration detection system connected with a dedicated optical fibre cable; & thermal cameras that can pick up things at night.

The layers of sensors are to be integrated by artificial intelligence-enabled software and automation. Water bodies such as drains, canals and culverts passing through the perimeter shall be protected using electro-optical sensors. The MoD is looking at having “gap free coverage” throughout the perimeter of each air base. The move has been necessitated after the Pathankot air base attack in January 2016.

A high-level committee led by Lt Gen Philip Campose (retd), a former Vice Chief of Army Staff, suggested several emergency measures, which were carried out. The infra-red cameras, with an inbuilt motion detector, will be used for surveillance at night. Also, the MoD is looking to set up radars along the perimeter of the 30 IAF bases to ensure gap free coverage.