

Author: Gp Capt R K Singh
Pages: 212
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9789382652267
Size: 6*9
Publication Date: Jan 2014
Price: 850/-
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About the Book
This book focuses on the relevance of space as a new domain towards enhancing war fighting capabilities. The Cold War saw rapid development of space technologies, which in turn spurred the growth of satellites. Slowly the traditional military capabilities for C4ISR were transferred to the space, the 'Ultimate High Ground.' The use of navigation and communication satellites in direct support to the
The book delves at length about the Chinese Space Programme and their military exploits. Apart from militarisation, the Chinese went ahead with weaponisation of space, in order to gain asymmetric advantages over the much stronger and technologically advance US capabilities.
The existing and futuristic military exploits of space assets by
About the Author
Gp Capt RK Singh, a Logistics Officer by profession, who continued to pursue academic activities passionately even after his commissioning in the Indian Air Force in 1986. He honed his writing skills while serving at various field and staff appointments and eventually took over the command of a Public Relations Unit of Ministry of Defence, where he wrote extensively on defence matters. He went on to command a prestigious Equipment Depot to support the operations of Hawk Mk 132, Advance Jet Trainer. Amidst the busy schedule of Air Force, his passion for academics ensured that he completes his Post Graduation in Defence & Strategic Studies from
