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India Working On Military Space Doctrine, Says Chief Of Defence Staff
- India is working on a 'military space doctrine' to be released in two to three months, according to Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan.
- Emphasizing the importance of space in warfare, Chauhan highlighted the Defence Space Agency's endeavors to protect India's interests in outer space.
- The government has approved a 52-satellite constellation for defense purposes, with 31 satellites to be built by the private sector.
- The Defence Space Agency is developing an integrated satellite communication grid to enhance capabilities and prepare for the future.
- Chauhan stressed the need for space capabilities to counter evolving threats posed by adversaries' advancements in aerospace technologies.
- The discussion at the Indian DefSpace Symposium focused on fostering a 'space culture' through research, doctrine development, and strategic planning.
- Former IAF chief V R Chaudhari highlighted the growing significance of space assets and the inevitability of militarization of space.
- Chaudhari warned that the escalating arms race in space could become a strategic imperative, urging India to remain vigilant.
- Developing space capabilities and institutions for space warfare education were underscored as crucial steps for India's space strategy.
- The symposium emphasized the critical role of space in modern warfare, necessitating a proactive approach in developing space-based defense systems.
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