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Ministry of Defence has awarded an iDEX contract to Bengaluru-based Kepler Aerospace to build the world's first ISR Swarming Satellite Constellation.

The contract, signed on July 4, 2025, includes $4 million in government grants and launch services, positioning Kepler to develop a 6-satellite ISR swarm constellation for the Defence Space Agency (DSA), Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), and the Ministry of Defence.

The constellation is scheduled for launch in 2027.

“This iDEX contract represents more than just a business milestone — it’s the beginning of a new era in space-based intelligence,” said Navneet Singh, CEO of Kepler Aero. “We’re not just building satellites; we’re creating an autonomous intelligence network that will fundamentally transform how India approaches space defence.”

Kepler’s system introduces a swarming architecture where satellites can act collectively with autonomous decision-making and real-time communication.

The satellites once launched will operate as a self-coordinating swarm, tracking emerging threats, collecting high-fidelity multi-domain data, and adapting autonomously without relying on ground control or pre-defined commands.

Kepler signs iDEX prime contract, to get $4 million to develop satellite swarm for Indian Defence

Kepler signs iDEX contract for autonomous satellite swarm, transforming India's space defence with cutting-edge technology.

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