Eutelsat’s OneWeb enables connectivity for Indian Navy’s Historic Project Kaundinya Voyage

Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV), Kaundinya - Credit: GOI

Eutelsat is proudly partnering with the INSV Kaundinya team, a part of the Indian Navy on one of its most prestigious maritime heritage and strategic initiatives, to provide its OneWeb high-speed LEO satellite connectivity to a vessel undertaking a historic voyage of national importance.

Project Kaundinya is a landmark voyage undertaken aboard INSV Kaundinya, a traditionally built stitched-plank sailing vessel inspired by ancient Indian shipbuilding techniques. The voyage seeks to retrace historic maritime trade routes, showcasing India’s rich seafaring legacy while promoting maritime innovation and national pride.

As part of this initiative, Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity has been deployed onboard the vessel, enabling reliable, real-time communications throughout the journey. Given the vessel’s traditional design and the absence of conventional communication infrastructure, OneWeb’s LEO technology serves as the sole connectivity link for the expedition.

The voyage is expected to be documented and shared publicly, with live updates enabled through OneWeb’s satellite network. This real-world deployment demonstrates the strength, resilience, and adaptability of OneWeb’s LEO connectivity in mission-critical maritime environments, reinforcing its role in strategic communications.

Neha Idnani, Regional Vice President APAC, Eutelsat, and Board Director of OneWeb India, said: “I congratulate the team behind INSV Kaundinya on achieving this remarkable milestone. Project Kaundinya represents a rare convergence of India’s rich maritime heritage, national ambition, and technological innovation. We are honored that Eutelsat has been entrusted with enabling connectivity for this historic voyage. Our OneWeb LEO technology is purpose-built for mission-critical environments, where reliability, resilience, and speed are essential.”

This collaboration further underscores Eutelsat long-term commitment to supporting initiatives of national importance, particularly in defence, government, and humanitarian domains, through secure and resilient satellite connectivity.