The Indian Armed Forces have officially unveiled a joint military space doctrine during the Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held in Kolkata, concluding on September 17, 2025. This landmark doctrine institutionalizes space as a critical domain integral to national security and multi-domain military operations, particularly addressing threats from China and Pakistan. The doctrine reflects India’s strategic recognition of space as a contested frontier essential for modern warfare and aligns with global defense trends. It underscores the need for enhanced indigenous capabilities in space intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and satellite communications. The joint military space doctrine complements broader reforms announced at the CCC, including the integration of Army, Navy, and Air Force education branches into a unified Tri-Service Education Corps and the establishment of three joint military stations to improve operational synergy. These moves follow critical lessons learned from recent operations like Operation Sindoor, emphasizing technology-driven, multi-domain readiness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the armed forces for advancing reforms focused on jointness, indigenous innovation, and self-reliance to secure India’s future in space and terrestrial security realms. Indian space efforts now focus on low, medium, and geostationary orbits to ensure operational superiority against evolving regional threats.