Indian Navy seeks homegrown SATCOM terminals to strengthen maritime warfare

The Indian Navy is looking to procure indigenously developed satellite communication terminals for deployment on its warships. The initiative is aimed at strengthening network-centric warfare capabilities in challenging maritime environments. Domestic companies will be tasked with building prototypes that meet a mandatory indigenous content requirement. These prototypes will go through rigorous testing and evaluation before any large-scale production is approved. The move aligns with India's broader push to reduce defence import dependence and boost domestic manufacturing.