New Delhi: Aiming to provide a platform to explore the synergies between defence modernisation and India’s expanding space ambitions, the third DefSat Conference and Expo will be held at the Manekshaw Centre here from January 8-10, 2025.
The event is being hosted by Satcom Industry Association-India (SIA-India). Supported by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) as a knowledge partner along with the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Defence Research and Development Organisation, NewSpace India Ltd, Astronautical Society of India, and Aeronautical Society of India, the event will see the gathering of defence and space leaders next month.
At the DefSat Conference and Expo, strategists and business leaders from the defence and space sectors will discuss the growing role of space technology in modern warfare, share experiences and deliberate on new opportunities in the area that has emerged as a critical link in securing the country’s borders. The conference will also explore topics such as quantum key distribution, non-kinetic warfare, and AI-powered solutions, with a focus on homeland security applications. It is expected to provide a platform to explore the synergies between defence modernisation and India’s expanding space ambitions.
Dr Subba Rao Pavuluri, president of SIA-India and CMD of Ananth Technologies, said, “The integration of space technology into defence strategies has become indispensable in today’s geopolitical landscape.”
With the theme ‘Integrated Space Capabilities for Multi-Domain Operations’, the three-day national conference will highlight the strategic role of disruptive space technologies in modern warfare across land, maritime, aerospace, cyberspace and homeland security domains.
According to Lt Gen PJS Pannu (retd), senior advisor, SIA-India, 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. 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.
With senior officers from the Central Armed Police Forces, state police forces and paramilitary forces as participants, the conference will feature a dedicated session on Harnessing Space Technologies for Comprehensive Homeland Security.
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