India Launches First Defence Space Exercise ‘Antariksha Abhyas-2024′
Why in the news?
The Defence Space Agency inaugurated its first space exercise, Antariksha Abhyas-2024, to enhance understanding of space assets, assess vulnerabilities, and strengthen coordination among defence forces and space agencies in India.
About the Inauguration of ‘Antariksha Abhyas-2024’:
- The Defence Space Agency (DSA) launched its first-ever space exercise, Antariksha Abhyas-2024, in New Delhi.
- The Ministry of Defence stated that the exercise will help assess risks linked to disruptions or denials of space-based services and determine strategic vulnerabilities.
- Exercise Overview:
- Antariksha Abhyas-2024 is a three-day space defence exercise from November 11-13, led by the Defence Space Agency.
- Focuses on simulating threats to space-based assets, organised under the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.
- Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhances India’s space-based defence capabilities and integrates these into military operations.
- Aims to identify vulnerabilities, ensuring resilience against space service disruptions.
- Key Focus Areas:
- Develops practical insights, addresses space operation vulnerabilities, and strengthens interagency collaboration in India’s defence sector.
Participants and Collaborations:
- The exercise includes participants from the Defence Space Agency, its allied units, and branches of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Specialist divisions from the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, ISRO representatives, and DRDO members will also join.
- This collaboration aims to strengthen inter-agency coordination and foster technological advancements in India’s defence and space sectors.
Sources Referred:
PIB,The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times