Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and US-based satellite communications company Viasat have announced their support for the next phase of the Indian Navy’s satellite communications modernisation programme. Implementation is scheduled to begin later this month.
Under an agreement signed between BSNL and the Indian defence forces, Viasat’s high-capacity Ka-band satellite systems will be deployed alongside its existing L-band infrastructure. This combination is aimed at providing secure and resilient connectivity across Indian naval platforms, according to an official statement.
The programme will be supported by Viasat’s international government team under its Communication Services segment. Todd McDonell, president (International Government) at Viasat, said, “This upgrade combines the resilience of L-band with the power of high-throughput Ka-band, providing enhanced connectivity for mission-critical operations. It also reinforces our long-term commitment to India’s defense and maritime communication ecosystem.”
The upgrade is designed to help the Indian Navy move towards a multi-band, multi-constellation SatCom architecture. This approach is expected to improve coverage, throughput, and reliability by integrating BSNL’s Gateway Earth Station capabilities with Viasat’s global satellite network.
“With the equipment having arrived in India and installation activities set to begin this month…This milestone marks an important step forward in our ongoing collaboration with BSNL and the Indian defense forces,” said Viasat India managing director Gautam Sharma.
The deployment follows continued efforts by the armed forces to modernise secure and dependable communication systems at sea. The arrival of equipment in India and the planned start of installation later this month mark the beginning of this new phase in the Navy’s SatCom modernisation journey.
Commenting on the partnership, BSNL chairman and managing director Robert Ravi said, “BSNL is proud to support the Indian Navy’s SATCOM modernisation by providing advanced connectivity solutions through our partnership with Viasat.” Gautam Sharma added, “With the equipment having arrived in India and installation activities set to begin this month, we are proud to support the Indian Navy in modernising its satellite communication capabilities.”
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