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India's First Space Defense Exercise Antariksha Abhyas 2024

India's Defence Space Agency hosted the first-of-its-kind "Antariksha Abhyas 2024" exercise to address growing threats to space-based assets and services.

Securing National Interests in Space

  • India's Defence Space Agency (DSA) hosted the first-of-its-kind "Antariksha Abhyas - 2024" exercise
  • Aims to war-game growing threats to and from space-based assets and services
  • Focuses on integrating India's space capabilities into military operations

Addressing Space Security Challenges

  • Space is becoming increasingly congested, contested, competitive, and commercial
  • Threats include cyber-attacks, anti-satellite weapons, rendezvous and proximity operations, and surveillance/reconnaissance
  • Need to address military and non-military threats like space debris and radiation

Collaborative Efforts and Way Forward

  • Exercise involves participation from armed forces, defense agencies, ISRO, and DRDO
  • Highlights the need for innovation, cutting-edge technologies, and strong stakeholder collaboration
  • Calls for policy updates, procurement reforms, and integration of satellite communications into battle plans

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