GSAT-7B

• The Ministry of Defense has given approval for 'GSAT-7B' satellite.

• This satellite will be a dedicated satellite for the Indian Army.

• This satellite will help the Indian Army to increase its surveillance in the border areas.

• At present, India has only two dedicated military satellites - GSAT-7 (Rukmini) and GSAT-7A (Angry Birds), which are used by the Indian Navy and Air Force respectively.

• Till now the Indian Army has been dependent on 'GSAT-7A' and other satellites, but with this new state-of-the-art technology, there will be a significant increase in the capability of the army.

• This military satellite will be helpful in providing secure communication support in a 'fail-safe' situation.

• 'GSAT-7B' will primarily cater to the communication needs of the Army.