The DefSat 2025 Conference and Expo, which will take place in New Delhi from January 8–10, 2025, will highlight state-of-the-art technology like Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), AI/ML applications, and Non-Kinetic Warfare concepts. The SATCOM Industry Association of India (SIA-India) is hosting this seminar with the goal of investigating how space capabilities might be incorporated into contemporary defense plans.
Using quantum mechanics to distribute encryption keys, QKD is a ground-breaking technique for secure communication. It guarantees that the communicating parties can identify any key interception, preserving the communication’s confidentiality and integrity. In defense environments, where secure communications are essential to operational success, the technology is especially pertinent.
Defense systems are progressively incorporating AI and ML technologies for a range of uses, such as autonomous operations, logistics, and surveillance. Within military settings, these technologies improve operational efficiencies and decision-making procedures. Drones with AI capabilities, for instance, can perform reconnaissance tasks more successfully than conventional techniques because they can adjust to different environmental conditions.
Strategies that use cyber operations, information warfare, psychological tactics, and electronic warfare instead of direct physical conflict are referred to as non-kinetic warfare. As technical developments enable conflicts to be won through non-traditional ways before any kinetic combat is required, this strategy is growing in popularity. Non-kinetic tactics have important ramifications for contemporary military operations, highlighting the necessity of strong cybersecurity defenses and intelligence capacities.
This theme highlights the need to use cutting-edge space technologies to integrate homeland security, cyberspace, maritime, aerospace, and land security strategies.
To address current security issues in space operations, the conference will feature simulations such as IndSpace Wargame 3.0.
Experts from a range of law enforcement organizations will talk about how space technologies may enhance disaster response and border management.
More than 500 representatives from academia, business, and government will attend the event, which will highlight India’s dedication to developing cutting-edge technologies to strengthen its defense capabilities. In the face of changing geopolitical concerns, it seeks to establish India as a pioneer in incorporating space technology into national security plans.
