The annual meeting of the Joint Electromagnetic Board (JEMB), a subcommittee of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC), was chaired by Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations). The event brought together senior officers from the three Services, DRDO, DDP, and industry, and covered various agenda items related to joint operations and integration in areas such as Electronic Warfare, Signature Management, Emerging Technologies, EMI/EMC, Spectrum Management, and Human Resource Management.
A key feature of the meeting was the launch of the AI-enabled e-Tarang System, designed to automate and enhance the planning and management of Defence Spectrum. Developed in collaboration with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N), this advanced software will aid in the development of new technologies in higher frequency bands and ensure the interference-free operation of defence equipment during both wartime and peacetime.
The Technical News Letter (TNL) 2024, published by JCES/HQ IDS, was also released during the event. This publication highlights future technologies with the potential to transform modern warfare, with contributions from all three Services in its development.
The primary objective of the meeting was to achieve synergy in joint electronic warfare (EW) operations among the three Services and to establish a roadmap for enhancing capabilities in Spectrum Warfare. The gathering also aimed to identify future technology development and training priorities. In his Special Address, Air Marshal Mishra stressed the importance of integrating EW assets across the Services for effective operations and commended the successful execution of the first joint EW exercise, which underscored the principle of “Victory through Jointness.”