India approves 52 military satellites over three years, targets 2028 for first army comms satellite

Details released this month outline the next phase of India’s national space surveillance program.

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NEW DELHI, India, Oct 19, 2026 - India plans to launch 52 dedicated military satellites over the next three years under the approved Space Based Surveillance Phase III mission.^[1] Senior Indian defence officials confirmed on Monday that ISRO will launch the Indian Army's first dedicated communications satellite GSAT-7B by mid 2028.^[2] Space Nugget. Dedicated military communications satellites operate on reserved, hardened frequency bands. They are built to continue operating through jamming and electronic attack.

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India plans to launch 52 dedicated military satellites over the next three years under the approved Space Based Surveillance Phase III mission. · Hindustan TimesIndia
Unnamed top Indian defence officials stated on Monday that ISRO will launch the Indian Army's first dedicated communications satellite GSAT-7B by mid 2028. · Hindustan TimesIndia

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