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CHANGING DYNAMICS OF AIR DEFENCE OPERATIONS AND THE WAY AHEAD

 

Article published on the Chanakya Forum Site.

 

CHANGING DYNAMICS OF AIR DEFENCE OPERATIONS AND THE WAY AHEAD

 

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, during the Air Force Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi on 26 Oct 23, pointed out that new trends have emerged in the field of air warfare, and there is a need to analyse and learn from them to strengthen defence preparedness. He urged the IAF to focus on strengthening air defence systems, using drones, and making headway in aerospace to protect India’s air domain.

 

On 07 Oct 23, Hamas-led militant groups attacked Israel, infiltrating using powered para-gliders under the barrage of several thousand rockets. In the ongoing war, Iran launched Operation ‘True Promise’ on 13 Apr 24, firing hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles at Israel. It is reported that the salvo deployed by Iran comprised more than 30 cruise missiles, at least 120 ballistic missiles and 170 drones. The attack, it is suspected, was aimed at overwhelming Israel’s air defences.  However, Israel claims to have shot down most of the incoming projectiles. Israel’s multi-tiered air defence system consists of various components, including man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS), short-range air defence systems (SHORADS), Spyder air defence system, Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Patriot air defence system, Arrow anti-ballistic missiles, Iron Beam and the naval air defence system or C-Dome. In the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war, the skirmishes now are mainly in the form of attacks on each other by long-range vectors and armed drones. There have been reports about the use of hypersonic weapons (Zircon and Kinzhal missiles) by Russia. These developments indicate the likely threats air defence would have to deal with.

 

Air Defence (AD) operations have undergone extensive transformation in recent years. The development of new threats and technologies has triggered these changes. Research is underway on new technologies, such as Quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence, Hypersonics, Nanotechnologies, and Unmanned systems, which will also have a transformational impact on AD. A Review of the concept of AD operations is advisable to take stock of the present situation and crystal-gaze into the future.

 

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REMEMBERING DADU: SELF MADE LEGEND

 

“Legends are made, not born”.

Some are self-made.

Their actions speak rather than the words.

 

 

Air Marshal Partha Kumar  Dey PVSM AVSM

Former AOC-in-C South Western Air Command, Indian Air Force

 

 

Fifth PK Dey memorial lecture is scheduled on 18 May 24 at Bangalore International Center. 

 

 

 

Air Marshal PK Dey Was well known in the Indian Air Force for his acumen, Intelligence and straight forward approach. He was an exceptional professional, a good human being, a true friend, a loving – son, husband, brother, father and grand father. He was known as Babi in his friend circle, at home he was Baba for all of us. Once the grand children were born, all of us fondly started addressing him as DADU. 

 

We all do miss him.

Thinking of you, and wishing you a peaceful and happy time wherever you are. With love from Asha, Nikhil, Deepshikha, Anil, Adhir, Pranav, Adithi and so many of us !!

 

He had a very Illustrious career 

      • Youngest officer to be commissioned in the IAF at the age of 19 years and 8 months.

 

      • Youngest to become a test pilot at the age of 24 years.

 

  • Youngest to be awarded AVSM as a Wing Commander.

 

      • Flew almost sixty types of aircraft.
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      • Served in ASTE in every rank. Commanded it twice (as air commodore and as Air Vice Marshal).
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      • Commanded two fighter squadrons and two bases.

The list is endless…….

 

His Air Force Journey in his own words

 

 

 

 

I Learnt from him……..

Air Marshal PK Dey( Baba / Dadu) was much more than a Father-in Law to me. He was my role Model.  Some of the things I picked from him:-

 

      • Be a good human being first and then a professional.

 

      • Do not procrastinate (His table was always bare as he cleared all the work and files immediately).

 

      • Do not hesitate to take considered decisions.

 

      • Delegate and give subordinates freedom to work.

 

      • Be aware – read, read and read.

 

      • Be frank and speak your mind – call spade a spade. Give your honest opinion.

 

      • Be tolerant to others, their views and beliefs. Do not impose your ideas and beliefs onto others. 

 

      • Maintain Balance. Work hard and play harder.

 

 

Some Coincidences….

      • Both of us played Squash in our earlier years.

 

      • Both of us were keen puzzle and crossword solvers.

 

      • His service number was 4404, and that is number of hours I flew in my service career.

 

 

रास्ते बदल जाते हैं, मौसम बदल जाते हैं
बस बातें रह जाती हैं, यादें रह जाती हैं

 

His Testing Memories

 

The Partition: As he remembered.

 

Tribute  by Gp Capt Kapil Bhargava

 

 

 

 

 

As remembered by  Air Marshal Inamdar

 

As Remembered by Air Marshal Raghu Rajan

 

As Remembered by Vice Admiral Vinod Pasricha

 

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SHIQURDU 44: जिंदगी

 

  • Shiqurdu is a collection of thoughts. Although an odd-sounding name felt appropriate for the collection.

 

  • These are simplified quotes in Hurdu (Hurdu being a mix of Hindi and Urdu akin to Hinglish i.e., Hindi and English). Although in some cases the language has been simplified attempt has been made to retain the thought and the poetic flavor.

 

  • These thoughts have been picked up from various publications. Credit goes to all the original writers who penned down these deep-meaning messages.

 

 

तजुर्बा भी जरूरी है जिंदगी के लिए

दर्द में भी मुस्कुराने के हुनर के लिए

 

 

 

शब्दों के इत्तेफाक़ में

बदलाव करके देख

देख कर न मुस्कुरा

बिनवजह मुस्कुरा के देख

 

 

 

दुनिया भी अजीब है

दर्द आंखों से निकला तो कायर कहलाए

दर्द लफ्जों में निकला तो शायर कहलाए

 

 

 

जिन्दगी क्या है

चन्द लम्हों का सफर ही तो है

खुशिओं की दुआ करो

खुशियां क्या हैं

दुआओं का असर ही तो है

 

 

 

मिजाज जुदा सा था हमारा

बेहद लाजबाब थे हम

कुछ हमराह अनपढ़ निकले

वरना खुली किताब थे हम

 

 

 

नां निकालो जनाजे अरमानों के

नां  दफनाओ ख्वाहिशें अपनी

छोटी सी है, एक ही है

खुल के जिओ जिंदगी अपनी

 

 

 

तमीज, तहजीब और सलीका भी तो कुछ है

हर झुकता हुआ शख्स, मजबूर नहीं होता

 

 

 

कुछ पाने के लिए सब्र करना सीखो

मिल जाने पर कद्र  करना सीखो

 

 

 

बरसों बाद,आज भी कुछ यादें चली आती हैं

साथ अपने जज़्बातों की एक आँधी सी ले आती हैं

 

 

 

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