DefSat 2026 is India’s flagship Defence-Space Conference & Expo, organised by the Satcom Industry Association (SIA-India), will be held from Feb 24th to 26th, 2026at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The event will bring together senior representatives from the Armed Forces, policymakers, homeland security agencies, defence-space technologists, and industry leaders on a unified platform. Over the years, DefSat has evolved into a key forum for strengthening India’s defence-space ecosystem and fostering collaboration between government and industry stakeholders.
The 2026 edition marks a pivotal shift from capability development to institutionalised adoption of space-based solutions within India’s security architecture. The conference will feature strategic policy dialogues, focused discussions, and live technology demonstrations centred on integrating satellite-based intelligence, surveillance, communications, and navigation systems as force multipliers across the tri-services, border forces, CAPFs, and internal security agencies. A major highlight will be the IndSpaceX Wargame 4.0, designed to simulate real-time defence-space scenarios and operational challenges.
DefSat 2026 aims to embed space-enabled services at every layer of national security, reinforcing the importance of multi-dimensional space integration to safeguard India’s strategic interests. The platform will facilitate structured engagement to support policy alignment, operational readiness, and long-term planning. The deliberations and key recommendations emerging from the conference will be formally documented to contribute to the continued evolution of India’s defence-space doctrine.
