‘Space emerging as new domain, will dominate warfare’: CDS General Anil Chauhan

New Delhi: Stressing on the need for developing a space culture, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday said that space is emerging as a new domain that will dominate warfare in times to come.

Speaking at the third edition of the ‘Indian DefSpace Symposium 2025, General Chauhan said, “We need to develop a ‘Space Culture’ that fosters new ideas and capabilities in space warfare. This culture is about seminal research, original doctrines, and strategies for space. It’s not just about creating startups but about institutions and societies that ideate on space warfare. As military men, we must focus on Earth’s orbital space, enhancing military capabilities and protecting these assets from threats.”

“India has instituted reforms like the Defence Space Agency (DSA) and New Space India Limited (NSIL), fostering public-private partnerships DSA is working on bringing out a military space doctrine which hopefully should be able to get out in two or three months and we are also working on a national military space policy. Initiatives like the launch of satellites for ISR purposes in partnership with ISRO and the private industry are underway. Our strategy is clear: simulate domestic market and foster international cooperation and build up state-of-the-art infrastructure to position ourselves as a global leader in space,” he emphasized.

Jayant Patil, Chairman, Indian Space Association (ISpA) asserted that India’s space sector is at an inflection point, and the defence industry is playing a pivotal role in shaping its future.  (ANI)

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