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.

India Launches First Defence Space Exercise ‘Antariksha Abhyas-2024'

  • 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