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.