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India to Launch 50+ Spy Satellites for Enhanced Border Surveillance

1/22/2026

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India Boosts Surveillance

India plans to launch more than 50 spy satellites to boost Space-Based Surveillance-3 after the 2025 border conflict with Pakistan.
The first 52 SBSS-3 satellites are slated to launch by April.
India aims to deploy up to 150 satellites at INR26,000 crore ($2.8 billion).
Ground stations overseas may improve data relay.
The initiative aims to speed border decisions by cutting surveillance gaps from days to hours.

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India Strategizes Economy

India's leaders met at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos to strategize on becoming the world's third-largest economy.
They focused on sustaining growth, attracting investment, and boosting innovation and digital infrastructure.
Policy reforms, global competitiveness, and capital flows in a slowing global economy were among the key topics.
Insights from Gita Gopinath and Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized converting momentum into lasting economic leadership while addressing potential risks.

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India Boosts Surveillance

India plans to launch more than 50 spy satellites to boost Space-Based Surveillance-3 after the 2025 border conflict with Pakistan.
The first 52 SBSS-3 satellites are slated to launch by April.
India aims to deploy up to 150 satellites at INR26,000 crore ($2.8 billion).
Ground stations overseas may improve data relay.
The initiative aims to speed border decisions by cutting surveillance gaps from days to hours.

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