Modernisation Challenges, Aerospace Continuum. Space Security, ISR, and Strategic Competition

Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd) PVSM, AVSM, VM, (IAF) Former Vice Chief - Air Staff (VCAS) Indian Air Force.

The School of Geopolitics and Public Policy (SGPP) was honoured to host Air Marshal Anil Khosla PVSM AVSM VM, Former Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force, for an enriching and informative lecture on "Modernisation Challenges, Aerospace Continuum, Space Security, ISR, and Strategic Competition" as part of the Certificate Course on "India's National Security in the Age of Techno-Geopolitical Disruptions". During the session, Sir highlighted the rapidly evolving dynamics of the air and aerospace domains, emphasizing the growing importance of technological advancement, architectural adaptation, space-based capabilities, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), and integrated strategic ecosystems in modern warfare and national security. He also discussed the challenges of defence modernisation, the significance of techno-strategic preparedness, and the need for a resilient and future-ready security architecture in an increasingly competitive geopolitical environment.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Sir for delivering a truly enriching and insightful session that deepened students’ understanding of contemporary strategic affairs and emerging security challenges. His valuable perspectives encouraged participants to engage critically with the changing nature of aerospace security, strategic competition, and India’s evolving defence landscape. The programme was organised by School of Geopolitics and Public Policy, Faculty of Liberal Studies, REVA University, in knowledge partnership with Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), Chennai Centre for China Studies C3S and Usanas Foundation.