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In a major leap for India’s military communication infrastructure, the ISRO is slated to launch the Indian Army’s first dedicated communications satellite, the GSAT-7B, by mid-2028.

About GSAT-7B

• It is the Indian Army’s first dedicated communications satellite. 
• It is part of the GSAT-7 series satellites.
• It is expected to be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) around mid-2028. 
• At five tonnes, or 5,000 kilograms, it will be the heaviest communication satellite India has ever built. 
• It will sit in a geostationary orbit.
• Till now, the Indian Army has been dependent on GSAT-7A and other surveillance satellites like the RISAT 2BR1 imaging satellite for communication and surveillance operations.
• GSAT-7B is designed to provide Indian Army beyond-line-of-sight communications for deployed troops and military formations, as well as weapon systems, airborne platforms, and other mission-critical assets. 
• It will provide the army with secure, round-the-clock connectivity across remote border areas and challenging terrain, supporting day-to-day military operations and effective battlefield command and control.

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GSAT 7 Series Satellites

• They are advanced communication satellites developed by the ISRO to meet the communication needs of the Indian defence services.
• GSAT-7 (Rukmini):
  • It is an advanced communication satellite developed by ISRO and primarily provides communication services to the Indian Navy.
  • It is India’s first military satellite.
  • It was launched in August 2013 from an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from Kourou in French Guiana.
• GSAT 7A:
  • It was launched on December 19, 2018.
  • It primarily provides communication services to the Indian Air Force.
  • It also helps in satellite-controlled operations of UAVs.
• GSAT-7R (CMS-03):
  • It was launched on November 2, 2025, a replacement for the Rukmini satellite. 
  • The homegrown satellite enables seamless and secure communications between warships, aircraft, submarines, and maritime operations centres. 

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