IAF Modernizes Base Security: Seeks Advanced Perimeter Defense System (IPSS)

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking significant steps to bolster the security of its critical airbases with the announcement of a project to procure and implement an advanced Integrated Perimeter Security System (IPSS).

The IAF intends to deploy this system at 30 airbases across the nation, significantly enhancing intrusion detection and response capabilities.

Vendors Wanted: Comprehensive System Integration​

The IAF is seeking experienced vendors capable of supplying, installing, integrating, and commissioning (SITIC) the complex IPSS solution.

The envisioned system will integrate multiple surveillance technologies to provide security personnel with a comprehensive real-time picture and integrated video analytics for swift decision-making.

Multi-Layered Defence Strategy​

The IPSS will employ a robust, multi-layered security approach utilizing five distinct sensor layers for maximum intrusion detection:

• Layer 1: Electrical Smart Power Fence (ESPF): Provides initial perimeter breach detection.
• Layer 2: CCTV Cameras: Visible and near-infrared cameras with IR illuminators, featuring advanced video analytics and automatic intrusion detection.
• Layer 3: Radars: Long-range detection of intrusions.
• Layer 4: Underground Vibration Detection System (UVDS): Detects underground movement and tunneling attempts via dedicated Optical Fibre Cable (OFC).
• Layer 5: Dual PTZ Cameras: Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras equipped with both thermal and visible imaging for detailed threat assessment.

Eyes in the Sky: Optional Aerial Surveillance​

The RFI highlights the potential addition of Mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to the security system.

These centrally-controlled UAVs would offer aerial surveillance of the base perimeter, providing additional situational awareness during security threats or breaches.

Scope and Scale​

The IAF expects to secure an average perimeter length of approximately 12 kilometres per airbase. Each base will feature a strategically located central Command and Control Station to manage the entire IPSS network.

Call to Action​

This initiative signals the IAF's strong commitment to modernizing its base defense capabilities. Vendors with expertise in advanced surveillance systems integration are encouraged to explore this significant opportunity.

 

[Hari Sud]

Who are the likely vendors?

 

[Satya Dev]

Too late the hero - coming 8 years after the terrorist attack on Pathankot AFS!

 

[Sandeep]

This is something that's needed on all of our military bases and not just for the air bases. If we are going to create theatre commands then they need to install this on all bases as all bases are under threat.

Also there was discussions on developing a smart fence that we were going to install along the entire border which was to have a electric fence, solid bars, cctv, night vision, motion sensors, thermal imaging, underground concrete/ bars to prevent tunnelling and a lot of razor wire on the top. There has been no news if they are developing and installing this on the border as currently we just use rows and rows of barbed wire which isn't secure as it can be breached.