MILITARISATION OF SPACE
To achieve our full potential in space, there is a requirement for greater public-private participation: Air Chief Marshal
Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari has said the traditional boundaries of the land, sea, air, cyber and space domains are increasingly becoming "blurred", bringing about a "paradigm shift" in war fighti...
Militarisation, weaponisation of space inevitable reality: IAF chief
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari emphasized the increasing significance of space in military operations, stating that as nations rely more on space-based assets, the militarization and weaponization of space have become inevitable realities. Speaking at a seminar on "Aerospace Power in Future Conflicts," he highlighted the transformation in the military operational environment towards simultaneous and independent operations across multiple domains. He also stressed the importance of gaining and maintaining information and decision superiority, citing the need for developing critical capabilities like CMOS sensors and robust C2 networks.
Given political will, aerospace power can be effectively used beyond enemy lines: IAF chief
IAF Chief Chaudhari said that future conflicts will be characterised by a blend of simultaneous application of kinetic and non-kinetic forces, high-levels of battle space transparency, multi-domain operations, a high-degree of precision, enhanced lethality, a compressed sensor-to-shooter cycle, and of course, all under intense media scrutiny.
Gautam Adani bets big on vast solar and wind plant
India is the world's third-biggest carbon emitter and Modi's government has been at the forefront of attempts to push back against the "phase out" of coal at global summits. But the world's most populous country and fastest-growing major economy needs ever more power, and Adani is building what he calls a "monumental" solar and wind project.
'Militarisation of Space is happening...': Indian Air Force Chief VR Chaudhari
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari on April 29 attended 'The Chanakya Dialogue', where he shared his insights on 'Space Weaponisation'. In the dialogue, Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari discussed how the German military's V-2 Rocket went into space at...
Indians now see China as their greatest military threat: Congressman Ro Khanna
"China creeps towards hegemony in Asia, threatens India's borders, and treats other countries as junior partners. The people of India now see China as their greatest military threat, not Pakistan," Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said.
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War in space a possibility, need to develop dual-use platforms in that domain: CDS Chauhan
The CDS flagged the anti-satellite tests carried out by Russia and China and stressed on the need for India to build offensive and defensive capabilities in the space domain.
War in space a possibility, need to develop dual-use platforms in that domain: CDS Anil Chauhan
The CDS flagged the anti-satellite tests carried out by Russia and China and stressed on the need for India to build offensive and defensive capabilities in the space domain. "As far as India is concerned, the present and future challenges are that India should transit from space support to a space enhancement in the space domain. The aim for all of us should be towards developing dual-use platforms with a special focus towards incorporating cutting-edge technology," Gen Chauhan said.
China could project military power from Pakistan's Gwadar port
The most commonly cited motive has to do with energy security, that is, as insurance against a blockade of the Strait of Malacca, a crucial shipping route for importing petroleum and liquefied natural gas. Even though overland transit is still highly vulnerable to disruption and is cost-prohibitive, transporting oil overland from Gwadar through China's in the Xinjiang region would secure an alternative route against such contingencies.
Russia's Lavrov says West seeking to militarise southeast Asia
Ukraine is set to dominate the agenda with Western leaders likely to publicly confront Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and push the likes of China and India - which have both previously expressed concerns over the war - to criticise Moscow's actions.
Biden says won't veer into conflict with China, as first summit ends in Asia
U.S. President Joe Biden told Asian leaders on Sunday that U.S. lines of communication with China would stay open to prevent conflict, as the first of three summits of world leaders this week came to a close.
Why Mikhail Gorbachev's legacy still threatens Vladimir Putin?
During his presidency, Vladimir Putin has systematically destroyed these historic achievements. On their ruins, his regime is mobilising militants behind a new totalitarian project. Once again, education and culture are being policed by the state. Once again, hundreds of prisoners of conscience are languishing in prisons and labour camps. And once again, Russia is locked in a potentially apocalyptic confrontation with the West.
In message to China, Quad opposes militarisation of disputed features
In a joint statement after the Quad leaders' summit in Tokyo, the nations resolved to work together for security and prosperity of the Indo Pacific by upping cooperation in maritime domain awareness, space-related applications, cyber security and announced a new joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative.
What does it mean to be ‘neutral' over Ukraine – and what responsibilities come with it?
While we rarely use the word “neutral” today to describe countries that are not fighting a war (preferring to reserve that term for non-aligned countries like Switzerland), in a legal sense everyone who remains non-belligerent in this conflict is neutral according to the laws of war.
New Zealand defence forces warn of rising threat from China in Indo-Pacific
Growing strategic competition between China, which is New Zealand's biggest trading partner, the United States and other powers will also boost potential for confrontation and conflict in the region, a defence assessment report for 2021 said.
India, Russia decide to expand cooperation in dealing with major challenges; AK-203 rifle deal among 28 pacts inked
During a special briefing after the annual summit meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan said there was an "excellent discussion" between the two leaders.
Militarisation of Indian Ocean region added to complexities: Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Shringla was speaking at the three-day Goa maritime conclave on 'Maritime Security and Emerging Non-Traditional Threats: A Case for Proactive Role for IOR Navies'.
China's tech advances in cyber, space domains most worrisome: General Bipin Rawat
CDS Bipin Rawat Rawat's remarks come at a time when the Chinese Army's activities have increased marginally in in-depth areas across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) which is under tight surveillance of the Indian Army.
India, US discuss Indo-Pacific, regional issues ahead of 2+2 dialogue
The Pentagon said that the 16th US-India Defence Policy Group meeting laid the groundwork for an important 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue later this year, as the US and India opened a new chapter in the Major Defence Partnership.
View: Will Quad become another toothless tiger?
Has QUAD been overshadowed by AUKUS? And if it has been overshadowed by AUKUS, will AUKUS alone be able to control China in the Asia-Pacific?
Indigenisation a way forward to become regional power, win future wars: CDS Bipin Rawat
"Our nation's aspiration of becoming a regional power cannot rely on borrowed strength. India's wars have to be won with Indian solutions. We cannot be import-dependent if we have to fight and win future wars. Indigenisation, therefore, is the way forward," he said.
France conducts first military drills in space
Codenamed "AsterX" in a nod to the first French satellite Asterix from 1965, the drills will simulate the monitoring of a potentially dangerous space object, as well as a threat to a satellite.
China's Chang'e-5 mission a success, spacecraft brings home first moon samples in 40 years
The spacecraft landed in Siziwang Banner in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, at 1:59 AM (local time), according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA).
India's security would be maintained in 'extended neighbourhood' as well: Gen Bipin Rawat
Under a big-ticket reform initiative, India is working on setting up of a number of theatre commands, integrating some of the commands of the three services, to deal with future security challenges facing the country.
China attempting to militarise space as it seeks to modernise its military power
China is the country that conducted the greatest number of space launches in 2018 and 2019, and this year it has already launched 22 space vehicles out of a planned 40. What China does not admit to is that its ambitious space programme is under the control of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
India to carry out its 1st-ever space war exercise in July
IndSpaceEx underlines seriousness with which India is working to counter threats to its space assets.
Need legal framework to regulate use of space: Air chief
The air chief marshal was speaking at the inaugural session of a seminar organised by the Air and Space Law Academy of Gujarat National Law University here yesterday.
Space for India-Pakistan friendship shrinking: Husain Haqqani
The different national priorities of India and Pakistan after Independence were starkly revealed when Nehru first visited Washington in 1949, Haqqani says.
Outer Space Treaty has ambiguities allowing unhindered exploitation of celestial bodies
Much before Sputnik 1 went into orbit in 1957, countries were deliberating the legal problems thrown up by rapid advances in space science and technology.
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