India is putting ₹64.05 crore behind Astrome Technologies to build its own electronic intelligence (ELINT) satellite network.
This move, part of a bigger ₹128.11 crore project, is all about upgrading the country's defense technology, using AI-enabled satellites and AI-powered ground processing software to gather smarter, near real-time intelligence straight from space.
Astrome Technologies to launch ELINT microsatellites
Astrome's plan is to launch small but powerful microsatellites into low Earth orbit, each able to spot and analyze electronic signals over sensitive areas.
With instant data sharing and AI that can flag threats quickly, India hopes to rely less on foreign technology and give its security agencies direct access to unfiltered information.
It's also a big nod toward supporting Indian startups in the space-defense game.