Amidst China s space advancements, General Anil Chauhan urges India to fortify its defence space capabilities. Emphasizing a need for collaboration, he advocates for private industry involvement and significant investments. Key initiatives include satellite constellations and secure networks. With evolving threats, such as anti-satellite weaponry, General Chauhan stresses the importance of counter-space capabilities. Government support and partnerships aim to bolster India s position in the space domain, fostering self-reliance and resilience against emerging challenges.
Indian armed forces allocate Rs 25,000 crore for defence space requirements including surveillance satellites and secure communications networks. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan urges private space sector to help make India self-reliant in this sector. He emphasizes the need for developing ISR capabilities, multi-sensor satellites, launch-on-demand services, and a robust ground station network. Gen Chauhan also highlights the importance of indigenous PNT services and strengthening the NAVIC constellation.
India News: Indian armed forces allocate Rs 25,000 crore for defence space requirements including surveillance satellites, secure communications networks. Chief o