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BSNL, Viasat Set to Begin Indian Navy SATCOM Upgrade

The program moves naval links to a multi-band architecture with Ka-band paired to existing L-band for greater capacity and resilience.

Overview

  • Equipment has arrived in India, with installation slated to start later this month.
  • The effort follows an agreement between BSNL and the Indian Defense Forces to deliver upgraded connectivity for naval platforms.
  • Viasat’s Ka-band capacity will work alongside L-band infrastructure to increase coverage, throughput, and reliability.
  • Service delivery will leverage BSNL’s Gateway Earth Station together with Viasat’s global satellite network.
  • Viasat’s international government team will provide technical support, complementing India’s recent CMS-03/GSAT-7R launch for naval communications.