NavIC Satellite Crisis: Is India Losing Its GPS Independence? | On Point With Kartikeya Sharma

India’s NavIC satellite navigation system is facing a major operational challenge, with only three positioning, navigation and timing satellites currently active, down from the seven-satellite constellation it was designed around. The setback follows failures involving the satellites’ atomic clocks, leaving NavIC below the four-satellite threshold generally required for standalone positioning. NavIC was developed to provide India with an independent navigation capability, reducing reliance on foreign systems such as GPS and GLONASS. So, what does this mean for India’s Army, Navy and Air Force? How much does the military currently depend on NavIC, and does the satellite shortage affect India’s strategic navigation independence? Watch the full explainer to understand the NavIC satellite crisis, military implications and India’s navigation strategy. #NavIC #India #ISRO #IndianMilitary #IndianArmy #IndianNavy #IndianAirForce #GPS #Satellite #SpaceTechnology #Defence #DefenceNews #IndiaDefence #MilitaryTechnology #Navigation #SatelliteNavigation #Geopolitics #StrategicAutonomy #MakeInIndia #Space #ISROIndia #IndianSpace #DefenceTechnology #MilitaryNews #TechnologyNews #IndiaNews #GPSAlternative #NavICCrisis #SpaceNews #News9.............................................................................................. News9 is India's leading English News Channel. News9 LIVE YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for all the breaking news in English ! Welcome to our live stream, where we bring you the latest news and breaking headlines from India and around the world. Stay informed with real-time updates on global events, politics, business, technology, and more. Whether it's major developments, breaking stories, or in-depth analysis, we’ve got you covered. Join us as we discuss the most important events shaping the world today, and stay connected with the latest happenings from every corner of the globe! ► Watch us on YouTube :    / news9live   ► Like us on Facebook :   / news9live   ► Follow us on Instagram :   / news9live   ► Follow us on Twitter :   / news9tweets   #englishnews #tv9digital #tv9d #news #livestream & #news9livestreaming