Day 2 of DefSAT conference witnesses 6 MoUs exchanges among space companies
Times of India
by SURENDRA SINGHFebruary 25, 2026
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Day 2 of the DefSat2026 conference in New Delhi marked a significant step forward in India’s strategic efforts to enhance its defense space capabilities. The event saw six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) exchanged among leading space companies, underscoring growing confidence and collaboration in the private sector. These agreements highlight the increasing focus on building a robust and sustainable space ecosystem that aligns with India’s vision of self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta) and its ambition to emerge as a global leader in the space domain.
The conference discussions emphasized the critical role of persistent space capabilities in modern national security frameworks. Experts noted that the sector is entering a phase of operational maturity, driven by the projected launch of 1,602 space-based ISR satellites between 2025 and 2030. This shift from sporadic expansion to proliferated constellations capable of continuous coverage and real-time analytics signals a new era of strategic importance for space infrastructure.
Subba Rao Pavuluri, president of SIA-India, stressed the need for unity of purpose across government, industry, and armed forces to achieve India’s strategic goals. He highlighted that scale alone is insufficient; alignment and coordination are essential to transform aspirations into tangible capabilities. The MoUs signed during the conference reflect this vision, with agreements focusing on integrating advanced ground systems and fostering innovation in space technologies.
One notable MoU involved Safran Data Systems and Geminus Space, aiming to address challenges in large-scale ground system operations by combining Safran
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/25/2026