Strategising the Future of Defence Modernisation and Space Aspirations at DefSat 2025
SIA-India
is
set
to
host
the
3rd
DefSat
Conference
and
Expo,
scheduled
for
January
8-10,
2025,
at
the
Manekshaw
Centre,
New
Delhi.
With
the
theme
“Integrated
Space
Capabilities
for
Multi-Domain
Operations,”
the
event
will
delve
into
the
nexus
of
accelerating
defence
modernization
and
India’s
expanding
space
ambitions.
Gathering
over
500
distinguished
visionaries,
thought
leaders,
and
stakeholders
from
government,
defence,
space,
technology,
international
embassies,
and
homeland
security,
the
conference
will
highlight
the
strategic
role
of
disruptive
space
technologies
in
modern
warfare
across
land,
maritime,
aerospace,
cyberspace,
and
homeland
security
domains.
The
event
is
supported
by
Department
of
Defence
Production,
Ministry
of
Defence,
Defence
Research
and
Development
Organisation,
NewSpace
India
Ltd,
Astronautical
Society
of
India,
and
Aeronautical
Society
of
India
and
the
Centre
for
Land
Warfare
Studies
(CLAWS)
as
a
knowledge
partner.
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DefSat
Conference
&
Expo
2024
“The
conference
comes
at
a
crucial
time
as
India’s
space
growth
trajectory
accelerates
its
defence
modernization
and
space
ambitions,
with
both
sectors
projected
to
grow
at
a
robust
14-16%
CAGR.
The
integration
of
space
technology
into
defence
strategies
has
become
indispensable
in
today’s
geopolitical
landscape.
The
government’s
commitment
to
national
security
is
evident
in
the
allocation
of
Rs
23,855
crore
for
DRDO
in
FY
2024-25
and
Rs
25,000
crore
for
Defence
Space
Investments,
emphasizing
the
need
for
advanced
space
capabilities,”
Dr.
Subba
Rao
Pavuluri,
President,
SIA-India
and
CMD,
Ananth
Technologies.
India’s
defence
forces
are
significantly
enhancing
their
space
capabilities,
with
plans
to
launch
52
new
satellites
for
advanced
surveillance
and
secure
communication.
These
satellites
will
provide
strategic
support
for
monitoring
activities
along
the
country’s
critical
borders.
The
Defence
Space
Agency
(DSA),
tasked
with
managing
these
critical
assets,
is
also
expanding
its
workforce
to
address
the
increasing
demands
of
space
operations.
This
initiative
underscores
India’s
commitment
to
preparing
for
the
growing
complexities
of
space-centric
warfare
and
ensuring
national
security
in
an
evolving
geopolitical
landscape
In
Addition,
DefSat
2025
will
feature
a
dedicated
session
on
Harnessing
Space
Technologies
for
Comprehensive
Homeland
Security
with
senior
officers
from
Central
Armed
Police
Forces,
State
Police
Forces,
and
Para-Military
Forces
as
panellists.
This
session
will
explore
how
space
technologies
can
enhance
border
management,
disaster
response,
counter-insurgency
operations,
and
law
enforcement,
especially
in
India’s
diverse
and
challenging
environments.
“DefSat
2025
will
spotlight
next-gen
military
technologies,
from
quantum
key
distribution
and
non-kinetic
space
warfare
to
AI/ML-powered
solutions,
all
designed
to
keep
us
at
the
forefront
of
future-ready
defence
operations.
The
event
leverages
India’s
commitment
to
integrating
cutting-edge
defence
and
space
technologies
to
address
modern
security
challenges.
With
highlights
like
IndSpace
Wargame
3.0,
the
conference
will
unite
defence
practitioners,
industry
leaders,
and
international
experts
to
simulate
real-world
space
security
challenges,
showcasing
the
complexities
of
space
operations
and
underscoring
India’s
readiness
to
navigate
the
evolving
space
domain,”
Lt.
Gen
(Dr)
PJS
Pannu
PVSM,
AVSM,
VSM
(Retd),
PhD,
Senior
Advisor,
SIA-India
DefSat
2025
will
feature
dignitaries,
including
Lt.
Gen.
Gurmit
Singh,
Hon’ble
Governor
of
Uttarakhand,
Lt.
Gen.
Vinod
G
Khandare,
Principal
Advisor
to
MOD,
Lt.
Gen
(Dr)
PJS
Pannu
PVSM,
AVSM,
VSM
(Retd),
PhD,
Senior
Advisor,
SIA-India,
Dr.
Subba
Rao
Pavuluri,
CMD
Ananth
Technologies
and
President,
SIA-India,
Lt.
Gen.
Manjinder
Singh,
General
Officer
Commanding-in-Chief,
South
Western
Command,
Lt
Gen
M
U
Nair,
PVSM,
AVSM,
SM,
(Retd)
National
Cyber
Security
Coordinator
(NCSC),
Air
Vice
Marshal
Rahul
Bhasin,
Assistant
Chief
of
Air
Staff
(Space),
Maj
Gen
Manjeet
Singh,
Jt
Secy
(Cyber),
NSCS,
Mr.
Manoj
Jain,
CMD,
BEL,
Mr
R
Shakya,
Addl
DG,
Haryana
LSA,
Department
of
Telecommunications,
Government
of
India,
Dr
PV
Radhadevi,
Director,
ADRIN
–
ISRO,,
Lt
Gen
Rajiv
Kumar
Sahni,
VSM,
DGIS,
Indian
Army,
Prof
Sachin
Chaturvedi,
Director
General,
Research
and
Information
System
for
Developing
Countries
(RIS),
Mr.
Gautam
Sharma,
Managing
Director,
Viasat
India,
Mr
Amey
Belorkar,
Senior
Vice
President,
IDBI,
and
others.
These
leaders
bring
unparalleled
expertise
in
governance,
national
security,
defence
operations,
space
technology,
cybersecurity,
and
defence
policy,
strengthening
India’s
strategic
capabilities
across
defence
and
space
sectors.
Their
contributions
ensure
that
India’s
defence
modernization
and
space
ambitions
are
both
innovative
and
resilient,
setting
the
stage
for
global
leadership
in
these
critical
domains.
In
addition
to
these
esteemed
figures,
the
conference
will
feature
high-level
industry
partners,
including
Ananth
Technologies,
Planet
Labs,
Safran,
Galaxeye,
Dhruva
Space,
XDLINX,
Saptang
Labs,
Logic
Fruit
Technologies,
ReOrbit,
OrbitAID
Aerospace,
Qbit
Labs,
Raamtel
Solutions,
Pvt.
Ltd.
showcasing
their
latest
advancements
in
satellite
technology,
defence
systems,
and
space
capabilities.
DefSat
2025
is
not
only
a
critical
gathering
for
defence
professionals
but
a
testament
to
India’s
proactive
approach
in
bolstering
its
space
capabilities
to
secure
its
interests
on
the
global
stage.
For
DefSat
2025
Registration:
defsatindia.com/registration-2025