When GPS is denied
Modern forces depend heavily on satellite communication and navigation — and adversaries know it. Jamming and spoofing of positioning, navigation and timing signals are now routine features of contested environments. A force that loses reliable navigation and communication loses much of its effectiveness. Resilient PNT and anti-jamming communication ensure that forces stay connected and correctly located even when their space-based signals are under active attack. Resilience, not just capability, is what matters when the environment turns hostile.
Building resilience
- Anti-jamming and anti-spoofing navigation techniques that resist deliberate interference.
- Redundant and diverse communication paths, so the loss of one link does not sever the network.
- Integration of multiple satellite and terrestrial sources for cross-checking and fallback.
- Rapid detection of interference, so operators know when their signals are being attacked.
Why it is a national capability
Space communication and navigation resilience is not a niche technical concern; it is a strategic capability. Nations that can operate through jamming retain freedom of action that others lose. Building this resilience indigenously reduces dependence on foreign systems for critical functions, aligning with the broader push for self-reliance in defence.
This resilience is among the twelve problem statements at the Bengaluru Strategic Colloquium, making it directly relevant to space-tech, RF and navigation innovators. For teams working on robust PNT or satellite communication, the event offers a focused connection to the defence stakeholders defining these requirements.
Register for the Bengaluru Strategic Colloquium (03 September 2026) at bharatdefencetechshow.com/colloquium-passes-bengaluru
Event Details at a Glance
Event: Bharat Defence Tech Show – Bengaluru Strategic Colloquium
Date: 03 September 2026
Venue: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Theme: AI, Space & Autonomous Systems: C4ISR and Edge Computing
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