Hybrid model of ‘smart’ fence being tested along the LoC

Why is it in news?
  • The Army is test Smart fence along the LOC.
Details:
  • The new hybrid model of the smart fence being tested will cost around ₹10 lakh per km and 60 km is being attempted this year.
  • The earlier proposal for a hi-tech fence was to cost around ₹10 crore for 2.4 km. A ₹10 crore type trial was done in the Army’s 19 Division last year, but it was too expensive so no more contracting was done
  • The fence will be integrated with LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors, infrared sensors and cameras among others.
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 22nd Oct 2020
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