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DEFSAT 2026: India’s Defence-Space Forum poised for industry expansion as Military Space becomes strategic priority

Chennai/New Delhi, Febr 13 (UNI) Now in its 4th edition, DEFSAT-2026 has become one of India’s most consequential defence-space dialogue platforms, bringing together senior military leaders, policymakers, technology partners and industry to shape how the nation prepares for future space-enabled security challenges.
Building on the success of its first three editions, collectively drawing 500 participants from 20 countries, 80 speakers and representation from 60 organisations, DEFSAT 2026 is scheduled to take place between February 24 and 26 in New Delhi, featuring
a broad agenda spanning operational doctrine, industrial collaboration, technology resilience and geopolitical partnerships.
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