Indian Army to launch first dedicated communications satellite by 2028

The Indian Space Research Organisation will launch the Indian Army’s first dedicated communications satellite, GSAT-7B, by mid-2028. This vital strategic upgrade aims to significantly strengthen the secure military communication network. The advanced satellite will provide encrypted and continuous connectivity across remote and highly challenging border terrains. By ensuring uninterrupted surveillance and constant troop connectivity, the new system will vastly improve daily military operations and tactical battlefield command. This key development marks a crucial milestone for modernizing national defense communication capabilities.