India, Feb. 25 -- Speaking at DefSat 2026, Ben Palmer, President of Viasat Commercial, addressed the opening plenary session and emphasised the strategic importance of assured spectrum access and resilient satellite communications in protecting national security and supporting economic stability. Held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, DefSat 2026 is one of India's defence space dialogue platforms, bringing together senior military leaders, policymakers, technology partners and industry representatives to discuss the future of space-enabled security.

Palmer highlighted the need for assured connectivity across alternative orbits and radio frequency bands. He said governments must have access to reliable connectivity through diversified...