China and Russia are intensifying the militarization of space, with advancements in stealth satellite technology that complicate global surveillance efforts. US Space Force officials revealed that China’s Shiyan-24 series is executing coordinated maneuvers to reduce radar visibility, while Russia’s Mozhayets-6 satellite remains undetected for weeks, highlighting significant challenges for monitoring capabilities. For India, these developments pose a direct threat to its strategic assets, including critical reconnaissance and communication satellites operated by ISRO, necessitating the urgent enhancement of indigenous counter-space capabilities to protect national security interests in an increasingly contested orbital environment. This escalation amplifies the need for robust defense strategies to ensure India remains competitive in space operations amidst adversarial advancements.