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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Army carrying out trials for solutions to counter drone attacks, says defence expert
The Indian Army is carrying out trials for solutions to counter drone attacks , which were used extensively by Islamabad in its response to Operation Sindoor launched against terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a top defence expert said on Friday. Pakistan had sent swarms of drones and loitering munitions to counter India's air strikes on terror infrastructure across the border to avenge the terrorist attacks on tourists in Pahalgam. "The armed forces are already doing trials for their counter drone solution ," Lt Gen V G Khandare (retd), former Principal Adviser, Ministry of Defence, said in an interactive session at the India Space Congress organised by SIA-India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Semua yang Perlu Anda Ketahui Tentang Limfoma Limfoma Pelajari India had repulsed a series of drone attacks launched by Pakistan using its home-built Akashteer air defence system , which has emerged as the key line of defence in warfare. Lt Gen Khandare (retd) said neither the Indian Army nor the Indian Air Force pilots crossed the border during Operation Sindoor, but were still successful in causing devastation on identified targets inside Pakistan. Live Events He, however, said the emerging use of technology in warfare does not diminish the importance of having "boots on the ground". "The Army will continue to do its land operations. You can keep punching somebody, but unless you go and stand on his (enemy) ground, it is not yours. So boots on the ground will determine who owns that particular area," Lt Gen Khandare (retd) said. "That is the leverage that will happen subsequently. If you do not go and capture that land you will have a defeated country promoting somebody as Field Marshal," he added. "As we strive toward the vision of Viksit Bharat, it is equally important to ensure Surakshit Bharat so balancing development with deterrence is essential to maintaining our national momentum and safeguarding our trajectory in the face of evolving global dynamics whether it's the integration of tri-services or broader national-level frameworks, space domain is becoming indispensable across all domains civil, military, and strategic," Lt Gen Khandare (retd) said.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission start of India's human space journey, say industry leaders
Policymakers and industry leaders on Wednesday hailed astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's sojourn to the International Space Station (ISS) as the beginning of a long-term endeavour of sustained human space exploration for India. Group Captain Shukla and three other astronauts on Wednesday embarked on a journey to the ISS onboard the Dragon spacecraft that was placed in an orbit around the Earth by the Falcon-9 rocket of SpaceX. "India is no longer a follower but an equal partner. Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian member of the crew, is going to be the most crucial component of this entire mission, which is going to last about two weeks," Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh told reporters here. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 境界のないゲームを発見する BuzzDaily Winners ゲームをプレイ Undo "India is now in the final stages of preparation for the Gaganyaan mission , with firms like Larsen & Toubro, Tata and Ananth Technologies playing a critical role alongside our vibrant startups," Anil Kumar Bhatt, Director General, Indian Space Association, said. "If all goes as planned, we are just one or two years away from realising the dream of sending Indian astronauts to space on an entirely indigenous platform," said Bhatt. Live Events "Proud to see India's space voyage reach new heights with Group Captain Shukla's historic journey to ISS. Indeed a significant milestone for India's space ambitions," Pawan Kumar Goenka, Chairman, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre, said. Renowned astrophysicist and vice chancellor, Ashoka University, Somak Raychaudhury said the Axiom-4 mission signifies India's re-entry into human spaceflight , but this time marking the beginning of a long-term endeavour of sustained human space exploration, underscoring a renewed national commitment and capability in this demanding domain. "It also sets the stage for upcoming milestones: the Gaganyaan mission in 2027, an Indian space station by 2035 and a planned human Moon landing by 2040," Raychaudhury said. Shukla's experience with the Axiom-4 mission is important and will bring real-life exposure which will be critical for the Gaganyaan mission as well, he said. At the India Space Congress which got underway on Wednesday, the delegates witnessed the livestream of Axiom-4's launch. The excitement was amplified as an Hungarian astronaut was also part of the Axiom-4 mission. Hungary is a country partner at the India Space Congress organised by the Satcom Industry Association (SIA). "These developments signal India's steady ascent to the forefront of global space innovation," Subba Rao Pavuluri, President of SIA-India said.
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Business Standard
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India's space sector must shift beyond ISRO, go global: Pawan Goenka
India's space sector needs to move beyond dependence on ISRO, build globally competitive full-stack solutions, and aggressively pursue international markets, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) Chairman Pawan Goenka has said. Speaking at the annual India Space Congress organised by the Satcom Industry Association (SIA) on Wednesday, Goenka said firms in the sector should stop worrying about 'when will ISRO give me business' and instead pursue other government departments — both in India and abroad. Goenka also highlighted the need to build foundational models for geospatial and earth observation applications by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data fusion. 'There is so much that is happening outside the space sector in terms of technology that has to be brought inside the space sector, and there is no one better to do that than the private sector,' he said. One such area is space internet of things (IoT), which he said must be pursued more aggressively. Referring to constellations of small or nanosatellites that manage IoT devices and sensors across the globe, space IoT is already being used for real-time tracking of ships, aircraft and trucks in remote locations. He also said India's own regional satellite navigation system, NavIC, needs to be brought into mainstream civil applications through technological integration. Developed by ISRO as an alternative to foreign systems such as GPS, NavIC remains underutilised outside strategic sectors. Major bids soon Two major initiatives — the Earth Observation Constellation and Satellite-as-a-Service (SataaS) — will see final bids next week, Goenka said, allowing the private sector to engage with government support. SataaS is a business model where satellite operators provide access to satellite data, imagery, communications or navigation services on a subscription or pay-per-use basis, rather than requiring customers to own or launch their own satellites. One such offering is the Earth Observation Constellation, a group of satellites specifically designed to collect data about the Earth's surface, atmosphere and environment. These satellites work together to provide frequent, high-resolution imagery and other data for applications like environmental monitoring, agriculture, disaster management and urban planning. Goenka called for moving from a 'build-to-print' model to a design-centric mentality. He said ISRO is already working on reusable rockets, in-orbit servicing, space robotics and space manufacturing — areas pioneered commercially by companies such as Elon Musk's SpaceX. Stating that regulatory uncertainties and spectrum assignment issues have now been addressed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and the Department of Telecommunications, Goenka said three licences have already been granted for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations for communication. These, he said, are expected to help bridge India's digital divide.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India Space Congress to begin on June 25 in Delhi; bring together policymakers, industry leaders
Policymakers, diplomats and industry leaders from several countries will gather here for the fourth edition of the India Space Congress (ISC) on June 25 to deliberate on the advances and challenges in the nascent but burgeoning private space sector in the country. The three-day event, organized by the Satcom Industry Association-India, is expected to see participation from 40 countries including Italy, Norway, Australia, and Hungary, the organisers said. "ISC 2025 will serve as a matchmaking hub for institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and private equity firms keen to tap into India's expanding space economy, projected to reach USD 44 billion by 2033," Anil Prakash, Director General, SIA-India , said in a statement here. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Belly Fat Removal Without Surgery in India: The Price Might Surprise You Belly Fat Removal | Search Ads Get Info Undo The theme for the three-day conference is 'Pioneering Innovation in Space Tech: India's Journey Towards Global Partnerships'. A special US-India roundtable will focus on accelerating innovation and collaboration through emerging opportunities to assess India's progress in extending Earth Observation solutions to the Global South for shared prosperity, further cementing international cooperation, Prakash said. Live Events "The discussions will also spotlight curated defence sessions and India's space contribution to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), especially in light of present geopolitical challenges ," said Subbarao Pavuluri, President, SIA-India.
India Today
12-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
India Space Congress in June to discuss emerging trends, technology
Nearly 1,000 policymakers and experts from more than 30 nations will gather in Delhi in June for the three-day India Space Congress to deliberate on the new opportunities in the country's space space sector regulator Pawan Kumar Goenka and industry leaders will deliberate on issues such as satellite communications, geospatial applications, deep-space exploration, emerging technologies, Earth observation and strategic trade fourth India Space Congress, organised by the Satcom Industry Association-India (SIA-India), will be held in the national capital from June 25-27 under the theme "Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India's Journey Towards Global Partnership". "Country sessions will also bring delegations from Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, and the Middle East, highlighting opportunities for bilateral cooperation in capacity-building, joint missions and industrial co-development," SIA-India said in a more than 35 focused thematic sessions, the India Space Congress will cover crucial domains such as satellite communications, geospatial applications, deep-space exploration, emerging technologies, Earth observation and strategic trade will spotlight advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, quantum communication, hyperspectral imaging and space-based biomanufacturing, as well as evolving challenges in orbital debris mitigation, security and global regulatory Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) chairman Goenka, other speakers include M Ravichandran, Union Ministry of Earth Sciences secretary; Abhay Karandikar, Department of Science and Technology secretary; National Institute of Advanced Studies director Shailesh Nayak; Kai-Uwe Schrogl, International Institute of Space Law president; and SIA-India president Subba Rao former scientific secretary VS Hegde; and senior retired defence leaders Lt Gen VG Khandare, principal advisor in the defence ministry; and Lt Gen (Dr) PJS Pannu will also take Watch
