'Military space doctrine' in 2-3 months: CDS Anil Chauhan amid China push

NEW DELHI: India is working on a " military space doctrine " that will be brought out in two to three months, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Monday, amid China continuing to develop weapons - direct ascent anti-satellite missiles, co-orbital satellites and electronic warfare - to contest or deny nations access to space.

"India has instituted reforms like the Defence Space Agency and New Space India Limited, fostering public-private partnerships. DSA is working on bringing out a military space doctrine, in two or three months. We are also working on a national military space policy ," General Chauhan said.

Space is emerging as the new domain that will dominate warfare, the CDS said, adding that India needs to develop a "space culture" that fosters new ideas and capabilities in the domain. "This culture is about seminal research, original doctrines, and strategies for space," he added.