The situation in Bangladesh is not good. A temporary government has been formed. In such a situation, activities on the India-Bangladesh border have increased. Thousands of Bangladeshi citizens want to enter the Indian border to escape the violence. BSF has kept strict vigil on the border. Every effort is being made to ensure that there is not even a single infiltration.
During this period, the central government has deployed special aircraft on the Bangladesh border. Its name is Global 5000 Special Mission (SIGINT) Aircraft. It is used by R&AW. This aircraft is designed to collect signals intelligence. It is equipped with special advanced electronic warfare and reconnaissance suites.
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The deployment of this aircraft was necessary in view of the violence taking place against minorities in Bangladesh. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has also left the country. This aircraft is actually a modified version of the Bombardier Global 5000 business jet. That means many types of data collection devices have been installed in it. Especially intelligence data.
Direct surveillance from sky over Bangladesh
It is equipped with EL/I-3001 Airborne Integrated Signal Intelligence System, which has been developed by Israel. It can track any type of signal. Be it an electronic signal or a signal used for communication. This means that India will keep an eye on all types of communications taking place on the border of Bangladesh.
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Can track any signal
This aircraft can intercept any kind of electronic or communication or radar signal. That means it can be investigated. Can stop him. Overall, with the help of this aircraft, India can track all types of communications currently happening in Bangladesh. So that a strategy can be made if needed.
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Can also take high-resolution photos
This aircraft is fitted with a Reclite Reconnaissance Pod, which can take high-resolution photographs. Apart from this, many other types of intelligence related photos can be extracted. India has two such aircraft, which are stationed at Palam Air Force Station in Delhi. They have reached Bangladesh border from Delhi via Lucknow-Patna.
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Know the technical features of the aircraft
If it does not have instruments then 16 passengers can travel in this plane. The wingspan of the 96.10 feet long aircraft is 94 feet. It contains 17,804 kg of fuel. This aircraft carries out surveillance while flying at a speed of 934 kilometers per hour. Its range is 9630 kilometers. It requires only 673 meter runway for landing. Two people fly this plane together. Can reach a maximum height of 51 thousand feet.