India's Eye in the Sky: How ISRO Fortifies National Security and Defence The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), renowned globally for its cost-effective and ambitious space missions, plays an indispensable yet often understated role in backing India's defence capabilities. From its humble beginnings, ISRO has meticulously built a robust space infrastructure that provides critical intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), secure communication, and precise navigation services. Satellites like Cartosat, RISAT, and GSAT-7/7A/7B offer strategic advantages, while the indigenous NavIC navigation system ensures battlefield autonomy. As India navigates complex geopolitical realities, ISRO's advancements are pivotal. Over the next five years, a concerted push towards launching 52 dedicated military satellites, integrating advanced AI and quantum technologies, and fostering private sector collaboration promises to further cement India's strategic supremacy in the...