DefSat 2025 - Secure Satcom: Enhancing Military Comms

This session explores advanced satellite communications for secure beyondline-of-sight military operations. Panellists, including military leaders andsatellite service providers, will discuss innovations in COMSEC, TRANSEC,encryption technologies, and new waveforms. Key topics include quantumkey distribution (QKD), post-quantum encryption (PQE), and industrycapabilities for reliable communications in contested environments. Thesession will also explore spectrum issues. Insights on global coverage andintegration with defence platforms will highlight the role of satellite services inenhancing military communication resilience and effectiveness. Chair and Moderator: Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM, DG,NMFPanellists: Brig(Dr) Navjot Singh Bedi, Additional Officer, DIA Mr. Jeewan Singh, Account Director, Viasat IndiaMr Vinod Kaul, RVP - Asia (South/South East), Gilat Satellite Networks
Ms Richa Hukumchand, Founder, Pramatra