India, Oct. 16 -- The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 2,563-crore contract with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) for the indigenous GSAT-7C communication satellite, intended to strengthen secure, beyond-line-of-sight communications across Indian Air Force (IAF) assets.

The contract was signed on 15 October 2026 as part of defence agreements worth approximately Rs 4,106 crore, which also include the procurement of Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes for the Indian Navy. The government said GSAT-7C would enhance secure, resilient and seamless communications, supporting the IAF's operational effectiveness.

GSAT-7C is a dedicated military communication satellite designed to support secure connectivity across IAF platforms. Its associated grou...