What is STEAG, Army's new elite tech unit

Published on August 11, 2024

NEW DELHI: The Army has established the Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG), a specialised technology unit dedicated to researching and assessing advanced communication technologies such as AI, 5G, 6G, machine learning, quantum technologies, and more for defense purposes.

STEAG will focus on developing customised technologies across wired and wireless systems, including electronic exchanges, mobile communications, Software Defined Radios (SDR), Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, 5G and 6G networks, Quantum Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.

The pioneering unit aims to leverage cutting-edge solutions and collaborate with academia and industry to identify suitable defense applications.

STEAG will conduct technical scouting, evaluation, and development of core ICT solutions, while providing user interface support through the maintenance and upgrade of contemporary technologies.

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