| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | Mid 1980s (approx.) |
| Employees | Classified |
| Annual budget | Classified |
| Parent department | Research and Analysis Wing |
TheElectronics and Technical Services (ETS) is theelectronic intelligence arm of India's externalintelligence agencyResearch and Analysis Wing (R&AW).[1]
Established in the mid-1980s under the then Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) chief N. F. Suntook, the Electronics and Technical Services (ETS), it is housed in the CGO complex inNew Delhi. ETS is believed to be involved in ELINT roles, not restricted but also includes jamming and spoofing -electronic warfare (EW). ETS is also involved inelectronic surveillance measures (ESMs),telemetry (TELINT), tracking and monitoring data links, interception and monitoring of navigation signals and other ELINT and EW methods.[citation needed]
The head of R&AW is designated "Secretary (R)" in theCabinet Secretariat. Two SpecialJoint secretaries, reporting to theAdditional secretary, head the Electronics and Technical Department which is the nodal agency for the ETS and the Radio Research Centre (RRC) are under the direct command of the Secretary (R).[citation needed]
Officers of the R&AW are members of a specialized service, the Research and Analysis Service (RAS), but several officers also serve on deputation from other services. This applies to RAW's sub-organizations like the Aviation Research Centre (ARC), the Radio Research Centre (RRC) or the Electronics and Technical Service (ETS).[citation needed]
However exact nature of the operations conducted by the ETS is classified.[2]
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