The Indian defense forces are getting ready for future battles by improving their tools and technology in space. Recently, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) showed their plans to top officials in the Defense Ministry, along with the leaders from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The Defense forces want to add more satellites and build better ground support for these satellites. They recently received approval for a project that will send 52 satellites into space. These satellites will help with surveillance (keeping watch), communication, and other important tasks. Both government and private organizations will work together on this project.
The DMA, led by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), is in charge of the Defence Space Agency, which will handle these new responsibilities. The Defense Space Agency plans to make sure the satellites are safe from any threats and will expand its team to support this mission.
Having more satellites will help India keep a closer eye on areas near the Line of Actual Control with China and the borders with Pakistan. To manage these new challenges, the Defense forces are working on strengthening the Defence Space Agency and other related organizations. The Cabinet Committee on Security has also approved two agencies to develop both defensive and offensive space capabilities.
Recently, CDS General Anil Chauhan emphasized how important space has become. He called it crowded, competitive, and vital for our future. He encouraged military leaders to protect India’s interests in space by innovating and developing the latest technologies alongside all partners
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