Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, and Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) have announced that they are supporting the next phase of Indian Navy's satcom upgrade program. Indian Defense Forces had signed an agreement with BSNL, wherein the Navy will utilise Viasat's high-capacity Ka-band satellite systems alongside the existing L-band infrastructure. This multi-band connectivity will enable the Indian Navy to expand coverage, increase throughput and get improved reliability for mission critical operations.
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Viasat has been a partner for the Indian government for a long time. The company has been delivering satcom services in multiple sectors for years now. Whether it is tsunami early warnings or disaster response networks or more, Viasat enables India to do all of it through its technology. The company is also known for providing aeronautical connectivity for both private and government aircrafts in India.
Robert, Chairman and Managing Director, BSNL, "BSNL is proud to support the Indian Navy’s SATCOM modernization by providing advanced connectivity solutions through our partnership with Viasat. This upgrade reflects BSNL’s ongoing commitment to enabling India’s strategic communication needs with resilient and secure infrastructure."
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"With the equipment having arrived in India and installation activities set to begin this month, we are proud to support the Indian Navy in modernizing its satellite communication capabilities. This milestone marks an important step forward in our ongoing collaboration with BSNL and the Indian Defense Forces," said Gautam Sharma, Managing Director, Viasat India.
Todd McDonell, President, International Government, 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."
