Navigating the Final Frontier: DefSat-2026 and the Future of National Security

DefSat-2026, a pivotal conference convening experts from military, government, and academia, will explore space's role in national security. Held at the Manekshaw Centre, it aims to develop a defense-space roadmap, alongside incorporating doctrines of resilience and operational readiness in defense strategies.

A high-profile conference will focus on the crucial role of space technology in defense strategy at DefSat-2026, scheduled for February. Taking place at the Manekshaw Centre, the event promises an in-depth look into how space is becoming integral to national security.

Strategic Defence Space Group, led by retired Lieutenant General P J S Pannu, will spearhead the discussions. The group aims to craft a comprehensive defense-space doctrine, guiding India's long-term military space preparedness.

More than a thousand stakeholders, including military officials and global defense attaches, will deliberate on strengthening India's defense-space capabilities through integrated, space-enabled frameworks during the three-day session.

(With inputs from agencies.)