‘Work is underway’: India, Russia to deploy mutual ground stations for navigation systems; key deals likely during Putin’s December visit

India and Russia are enhancing space cooperation, with plans for mutual deployment of ground stations for their navigation systems, GLONASS and NavIC, to boost accuracy. This collaboration extends to manned space programs, propulsion, and satellite navigation. Both nations are also exploring joint ventures in AI for biometrics, quantum technologies, and polar research, signaling a deepening technological partnership.