Indian Army Pioneers Satellite Internet Deployment for Disaster Relief in Sri Lanka: A Technological Breakthrough

Dec 16, 2025 02:00 pm CST

The Indian Army has made history by successfully deploying Eutelsat's OneWeb satellite internet to restore critical communications in flood-ravaged Sri Lanka. This groundbreaking initiative, part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, enabled 24/7 telemedicine services and coordinated relief efforts when terrestrial networks failed. The deployment demonstrates the transformative potential of space-based internet technology in humanitarian disaster response while highlighting regulatory challenges for wider adoption in India.