ICEYE CEO Rafal Modrzewski told Vishnu Som at the NDTV Defence Summit 2026 that the company’s 84‑satellite synthetic‑aperture radar constellation had already been providing real‑time imagery to the Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in 2025.
ICEYE, founded 12 years ago, now operates the world’s largest SAR constellation, a fact that underpins its strategic value to military planners who need near‑real‑time visibility beyond the horizon.
Modrzewski outlined a future battlefield vision in which satellites move in tactical clusters, switching focus from one spacecraft to another, and are empowered by AI to deliver instant, actionable intelligence.
He added that ICEYE is preparing a dedicated hub in India to transfer technology and capabilities, a step that follows the recent trade‑deal signed by the European Commission with New Delhi.
The partnership signals a broader alignment between European and Indian defense interests, and it could reshape how ground forces monitor and respond to emerging threats.