Volume 2  Number 1 ● Spring 2005 (Jan-Mar 2005)

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Network-Centric Warfare : Some Fundamentals

Recent wars have clearly demonstrated the role that networkcentric capabilities would play in future. Dr. Prem Chand, former Commodore in the Indian Navy and Additional Director General in the Ministry of Defence outlines the core issues involved in network-centric warfare.

Space Theory and Doctrines

Space power has come to acquire enormous influence on events and military operations on land, sea and air. Squadron Leader K.K. Nair compares the broad contours of space theories and doctrines in some of the major space powers.

Air Power in Land Operations

The role of air power in land operations has been a subject of continuing studies influenced as it has been by technological as well as doctrinal developments. Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal argues for closer synergy between air power and army operations to enhance overall combat power in  and operations in the Indian context.

Satellite Imagery for Air Operations

Air Commodore D.N. Ganesh looks closely at hyperspectral satellite imagery and its role and impact on tactical air operations.

Russian Aviation Industry Trends

Soviet/Russian Defence industry has been of great importance to Indian defence capability. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, its aviation industry has undergone profound changes and continues to be in a state of transition. Dr. Deba R. Mohanty takes a close look at the changes taking place.

Strategic Leadership : Defining the Challenge

Exercising strategic leadership involves the manipulation of microscopic perceptions and macroscopic expectations—a complicated process. However, understanding the process is less complex. Toward that end, Colonel Michael Guillot USAF defines and characterises strategic leadership; he also addresses the components and nature of the strategic environment.

Pakistan's Space Capabilities

Squadron Leader Ajey Lele takes a close look at Pakistan’s attempts to enter the space arena notwithstanding its economic difficulties and technological limitations.

Arms Trade Offsets : The Key to Energise our Defence Industry

Compensatory mechanisms ranging from counter-trade to offsets have been an integral phenomenon in trade and industry. These have acquired an increasing salience after the end of the Cold War and the retrenchment in Defence industry and procurements worldwide. Air Commodore Jasjit Singh AVSM VrC VM (Retd.) takes a close look at the issues involved and their implications for India’s quest for greater self-reliance in Defence.