Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan urged for building a robust indigenous defence space ecosystem during the inauguration of DEFSAT , a space seminar and exhibition. Emphasizing space s role as a force multiplier, he stressed bolstering counter-space capabilities to safeguard national assets. He highlighted government initiatives like Mission DefSpace 2022 and emphasized support for private sector growth in the space industry. The seminar aims to foster coordination between civil, commercial, and defence space programs for enhanced synergy and joint efforts.