ISRO Deploys 10 Satellites Amid Border Calm After Strikes
ISRO confirms 10 satellites are monitoring India's borders amid calm after Operation Sindoor, following retaliatory strikes on terror sites in Pakistan.
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan revealed on Sunday that a fleet of at least 10 satellites is operating continuously for national security, monitoring critical regions across the country's vast geographical boundaries.
Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal, Narayanan said ISRO is leveraging its space-based assets to bolster surveillance and ensure public safety amid heightened cross-border tensions.
“Over 10 satellites are dedicated to strategic observation. These are essential for monitoring sensitive zones, including our extensive 7,000 km coastline and the northern borders,” he noted, highlighting the indispensable role of satellite and drone technology in maintaining territorial integrity.
This development comes as Indian armed forces report a lull in hostilities following a surge in border conflicts with Pakistan triggered by recent terror-linked incidents.
According to official sources, the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat experienced a rare calm on the night of May 11–12. There were no violations of the ceasefire pact, a welcome change after days of cross-border shelling, drone incursions, and retaliatory strikes.
The quiet follows India's large-scale military action under Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. Indian forces confirmed that the operation dismantled multiple terrorist hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), including the destruction of 11 Pakistani airbases, significantly impairing enemy capabilities.
Top military commanders provided details of the operation at a joint press briefing on Sunday. Director General of Military Operations Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai stated that a ceasefire understanding was reached after communication with Pakistan's DGMO at 15:35 hours on May 10, with both sides agreeing to halt hostilities from 17:00 hours the same day.
Lt. Gen. Ghai added that further talks were scheduled for May 12 to explore steps for sustaining the truce. However, he said Pakistan breached the agreement just hours later with renewed firing and drone activity, prompting an immediate and strong Indian response.
“Despite initial compliance, Pakistani forces violated the ceasefire within hours. Indian troops responded with precision and force,” Ghai confirmed.
Joining him were Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod and Air Marshal A.K. Bharti, who highlighted the navy and air force’s coordinated actions under Operation Sindoor. The armed forces emphasized that the retaliation was proportionate and targeted only strategic threats.
Meanwhile, ISRO continues to support the armed forces with real-time imagery and surveillance data. Narayanan underlined the necessity of space assets in today’s security landscape, especially when threats extend across both land and maritime domains.
