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Science

IAF to get its own satellite, boost real-time connectivity

Reported by The Tribune India 16 Oct 2026, 1:18 am IST 1 min read

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) will get its own dedicated satellite, providing greater connectivity among aircraft and enabling faster decision-making. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Thursday inked a Rs 2,563-crore contract for the satellite, named GSAT-7C. So far, the IAF has been sharing satellite transponder space on other satellites with the Navy and the

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Section: Science
Topics: ISRO & space, Defence & security
First reported by: The Tribune India
Reporter: ajay banerjee
Published: Friday, 16 October 2026, 1:18 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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