Asiapacificdefencereporter India's GSAT-7C Satellite Enhances Air Force Communications Resilience
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- •India's GSAT-7C satellite contract is worth $270 million and aims to enhance military communications.
- •The satellite will replace GSAT-7A and is expected to launch in mid-2028.
- •India plans to invest $9.6 billion in military satellite procurement from 2026 to 2036.
India has contracted NewSpace India Ltd for the GSAT-7C satellite, valued at $270 million, to bolster air combat communications. Expected to launch in mid-2028, GSAT-7C will replace the GSAT-7A satellite and provide secure, encrypted links between frontline aircraft and intelligence sources. This initiative is part of India's broader military satellite investment strategy, projected to reach $9.6 billion from 2026 to 2036, with $1.3 billion earmarked for communications satellites. The satellite aims to address connectivity issues faced by aircraft operating in low altitudes or remote areas, enhancing the Indian Air Force's operational capabilities. The GSAT-7C will integrate with existing air-defense systems, improving command resilience amid growing counterspace threats from China and Pakistan. The project reflects India's strategic focus on maintaining sovereignty in military communications.
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