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Podcast: businessline's State of the Economy Podcast
Episode: Is India prepared for emerging space warfare?
Description: In this episode of the State of Economy Podcast, businessline's Dalip Singh speaks with Lt Gen AK Bhatt (Retd), Director General of the Indian Space Association (ISpA), who shares valuable insights into India's evolving space defence strategies. With the militarisation of space accelerating globally, General Bhatt discusses how space is no longer just a domain for peaceful exploration but a vital strategic asset for national security. The episode starts with how nations are increasingly using space for military purposes, such as satellite communication, intelligence gathering, surveillance, and navigation. General Bhatt also addresses India's space defence roadmap, emphasising t...