Hyderabad To Host Strategic Dialogue On Satellite Dependence And Future Warfare On May 29

With global tensions rising and space assets becoming critical to both civilian and military operations, India is convening experts to examine how satellite dependence shapes modern conflicts. The dialogue will highlight risks from cyber-attacks, anti-satellite weapons, and the militarisation of space.

Event Details

The event will take place at T-Hub, Hyderabad, on May 29, 2026. It is the third flagship programme under the Symposium initiative, founded by Girish Mallpani and co-founded by IAS officer Jayesh Ranjan. The dialogue will include participants from defence, aerospace, startups, academia, and policy institutions.

Key Themes Of Discussion

Discussions will focus on:

• Satellite vulnerability and anti-satellite weapon threats
• Cyber-attacks on defence and civilian infrastructure
• Artificial intelligence-driven warfare and electronic systems
• Militarisation of space and global security implications
• Civilian and military dependence on space technologies

Distinguished Panel

The panel will be moderated by Lt Gen PJS Pannu, former Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations), who helped establish India’s Defence Space Agency and Defence Cyber Agency. Other speakers include:

• Dr A.S. Kiran Kumar, former Chairman, ISRO
• Dr G. Satheesh Reddy, former Chairman, DRDO
• Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari (Retd), former Chief of Air Staff, IAF
• Dr Subba Rao Pavuluri, CMD of Ananth Technologies
• Ronak Kumar Samantray, CEO of TakeMe2Space
• Iniya Pragati Martian, India’s youngest analogue astronaut, as Distinguished Young Speaker

Strategic Dialogue Highlights

•⁠  ⁠Event scheduled for May 29, 2026, at T-Hub, Hyderabad

•⁠  ⁠Theme: “The Day the Sky Goes Dark: Warfare in the Age of Satellite Dependence”

•⁠  ⁠Focus on satellite vulnerability, cyber warfare, AI-driven conflicts, and space militarisation

•⁠  ⁠Panel moderated by Lt Gen PJS Pannu with ISRO, DRDO, and IAF leaders participating

•⁠  ⁠Youth perspective from Iniya Pragati Martian, analogue astronaut candidate

•⁠  ⁠Participants include defence, aerospace, startups, academia, and policy experts

Sources: United News of India, The Rahnuma Daily