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[[Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics|CAIR]] was responsible for designing and developing the core technology. The development and production of computers and intelligent terminals connected as a [[wide area network]] was the responsibility assigned to BEL. The artillery computer center, battery computer, remote access terminal, and gun display unit are the primary subsystems. Artillery control equipment, guided missile systems, and artillery gun fire control systems are all remotely connected to ACCCS. These systems are then connected to the military headquarters and the commander on the battlefield. The fire control system is developed by [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] with assistance from [[Rosoboronexport|Rosboronxport]]. The communication control system, guidance systems, and reconnaissance systems make up the ACCCS fire control system. It was anticipated that ACCCS would effectively boost artillery firepower by an estimated five times as a result of automation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Bulbul |date=2007-11-22 |title=INDIAN ARMY’S ACCCS PROJECT DELAYED |url=https://battle-updates.com/update/indian-armys-acccs-project-delayed/ |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=battle-updates.com}}</ref>

According to the Indian Army's mandate for artillery units to deploy Mounted Gun Systems (MGS), the 2021 [[request for information]] proposal stipulated that the [[Fire-control system|fire control system]] (FCS) must be compatible with Project SHAKTI.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-04-03 |title=Unsuccessful For 20 Years, Indian Army Again Hunts For Mounted Gun System For Artillery Units |url=https://www.eurasiantimes.com/after-repeated-failures-indian-army-floats-fresh-rfi-for-155-52-caliber-artillery-guns/ |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=eurasiantimes.com |language=en-US}}</ref> In terms of technical fire control, fire planning, deployment management, and operational logistics management, the [[ATAGS (howitzer)|ATAGS]] is compatible with ACCCS.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-27 |title=Defence Ministry inks Rs 6,900-cr deal to buy towed artillery guns, vehicles |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/defence-ministry-artillery-guns-vehicles-9907831/ |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Upgrades ==

The Indian Army is working on a number of programs to achieve information supremacy in all areas. The Army is establishing captive [[Data center|data centers]] throughout the nation, which will be fully operational by the end of 2023, in order to operationalize the upgrades over a high-bandwidth secure network.<ref name=":1" />

On 20 January 2013, the Indian Army received a new artillery combat and control system dubbed Shakti from BEL to meet the [[network-centric warfare]] requirement. It will be the primary subsystem of TAC-C3I. The improved tactical computer, handheld computer, and gun display unit that make up Shakti are all connected via [[fiber-optic cable]], [[Landline|landlines]], or tactical radio networks. Shakti integrates and automates artillery operating tasks using software that integrates with the [[Global Navigation Satellite System]] (GNSS) and [[Geographic information system|Geographic Information System]] (GIS). Shakti's primary responsibilities include calculating trajectories, handling fire requests, managing ammunition, recommending gun deployment locations and observation posts for both offensive and defensive operations, providing ammunition and logistical support on time, and creating task tables, fire plans, and automatic gun program generation. BEL collaborated with the [[DRDO]] to develop the system software. Numerous user assessments, integration testing, verification and validation trials, and a comprehensive field evaluation trial have all been conducted on it.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=20 January 2013 |title=BEL delivers new artillery combat system to Army |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/bel-delivers-new-artillery-combat-system-to-army-109061300065_1.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230113172804/https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/bel-delivers-new-artillery-combat-system-to-army-109061300065_1.html |archive-date=2023-01-13 |access-date=2025-07-08 |work=[[Business Standard]] |language=en}}</ref>

A project sanction order has been issued as of 2022 for the development of high frequency [[software-defined radio]] (HFSDR) under Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 (Make II category). The Indian Army plans to acquire 300 HFSDRs. It will enable long-distance radio communication and [[GIS]]-based [[blue force tracking]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 November 2022 |title=Indian Army Approves Five make II Projects Providing Impetus to “Atma Nirbhaarta” |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1873674 |access-date=9 July 2025 |work=[[Press Information Bureau]] |agency=Ministry of Defence, Government of India.}}</ref> As part of the Year of Transformation 2023, the Indian Army is updating the ACCCS with new [[Situation awareness|situational awareness]] modules and extremely realistic Defense Series Maps.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2023-05-12 |title=Indian Army gears up to overhaul its network-centric battlefield, military logistics projects |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-indian-army-gears-up-to-overhaul-its-network-centric-battlefield-military-logistics-projects-3085063/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=The Financial Express |language=en}}</ref>

The [[Ministry of Defence (India)|MoD]] and Bharat Electronics signed a deal on February 6, 2025, for software enhancements in Shakti.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 February 2025 |title=Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks contracts totalling Rs 10,147 crore with EEL, MIL & BEL for rockets of PINAKA Multiple Launch Rocket System to enhance Indian Army’s firepower |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2100335 |access-date=30 July 2025 |work=[[Press Information Bureau]] |agency=Ministry of Defence, Government of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-06 |title=Defence Ministry Signs Over Rs 10,000 Crore Deal For Pinaka Rocket System |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/defence-ministry-signs-over-rs-10-000-crore-deal-for-pinaka-rocket-system-7650280 |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Project Sanjay ===