Viasat and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to modernise Indian Navy’s satcom infra with Ka-band systems

Exam-focused facts from the 20 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Viasat and BSNL will deploy Ka-band satellite systems for the Indian Navy as part of a satellite communications equipment upgrade programme.
The programme will enable the Indian Navy to transition toward a multi-band, multi-constellation satcom strategy, leveraging BSNL’s gateway earth station and Viasat’s global satellite network.
The upgrade combines the resilience of L-band with the power of high-throughput Ka-band, providing enhanced connectivity for mission-critical operations.