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BSNL and Viasat Advance Indian Navy’s SATCOM Modernization Program

BSNL and Viasat Advance Indian Navy's SATCOM Modernization Program

Companies will support Indian Navy's major satellite communications upgrade program, marking a major step forward in modernizing the Navy's connectivity capabilities.

01-15-2026

Government
Press Release
Defense
SATCOM

NEW DELHI, India., Jan. 15, 2026 - Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced they are supporting the next phase of the Indian Navy's satellite communications upgrade program, set to begin later this month.

Under an agreement signed between BSNL and the Indian Defense Forces, Viasat's high-capacity Ka-band satellite systems will be used alongside its existing L-band infrastructure to deliver enhanced, resilient, and secure connectivity for Indian naval platforms. Viasat's international government team will support this program under the company's Communication Services segment.

This program will enable the Indian Navy to transition toward a multi-band, multi-constellation SATCOM strategy, leveraging BSNL's Gateway Earth Station and Viasat's global satellite network to provide expanded coverage, higher throughput, and improved reliability for mission-critical operations.

Viasat continues to be a longstanding technology partner to the Government of India - delivering strategic satellite communication services across multiple sectors. These include supporting disaster response networks, tsunami early warning systems through the National Institute of Ocean Technology, and vessel tracking and monitoring for the Directorate General of Shipping. Viasat also provides aeronautical connectivity for both private and government aircraft in India.

As this new phase begins, BSNL and Viasat reaffirm their shared commitment to supporting India's defense and maritime communication modernization.

Robert Ravi, Chairman and Managing Director, BSNL, said: "BSNL is proud to support the Indian Navy's SATCOM modernization by providing advanced connectivity solutions through our partnership with Viasat. This upgrade reflects BSNL's ongoing commitment to enabling India's strategic communication needs with resilient and secure infrastructure."


Gautam Sharma, Managing Director, Viasat India, said: "With the equipment having arrived in India and installation activities set to begin this month, we are proud to support the Indian Navy in modernizing its satellite communication capabilities. This milestone marks an important step forward in our ongoing collaboration with BSNL and the Indian Defense Forces."


Todd McDonell, President, International Government, Viasat, said: "This upgrade combines the resilience of L-band with the power of high-throughput Ka-band, providing enhanced connectivity for mission-critical operations. It also reinforces our long-term commitment to India's defense and maritime communication ecosystem."

About Viasat

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are - on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more at www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, and YouTube.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to Viasat's support of the Indian Navy's satellite communications modernization efforts. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Viasat's high-capacity Ka-band network and global L-band network; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; our ability to successfully develop, introduce and sell new technologies, products and services; changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers or suppliers; our reliance on a limited number of third parties to manufacture and supply our products; increased competition; the effect of adverse regulatory changes; and other factors affecting the communications and defense industries generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in our SEC filings available at https://www.sec.gov, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

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