The aerospace sector has evolved into one of the most critical domains for national security and modern warfare. The ability to control the skies and space is now a defining feature of a nation’s military power, providing strategic advantages in surveillance, logistics, combat operations, and deterrence. Air power, once restricted to traditional fighter aircraft and bombers, now encompasses an array of technologies such as unmanned systems, cyber warfare, space operations, and hypersonic weapons. With the emergence of new threats and evolving defence technologies, understanding aerospace’s significance is essential for military professionals, policymakers, and academic scholars.
The growing importance of aerospace in modern warfare, especially with its integration with cyber capabilities, unmanned systems, and space technologies, makes it imperative for professionals in defence and security studies to stay abreast of recent advancements. India, as a major player in regional and global defence, is rapidly expanding its aerospace capabilities through indigenous production and technological innovation. The contributions of organisations like HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) and DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) have further solidified India’s position in aerospace development, enabling the country to adapt to modern combat and security challenges. Its further advancement is essential to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s objective of “Atmanirbharta” in the defence sector.
Against this backdrop, the School of Internal Security, Defence and Strategic Studies (SISDSS) at Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat, is organising an Aerospace Week from 18th to 22nd November 2024. This initiative aims to offer a comprehensive platform to discuss and analyse the contemporary challenges and advancements in aerospace and defence technologies. The week will bring together military veterans, aerospace experts, and representatives from leading defence organisations, providing invaluable insights into the operational, strategic, and technological aspects of air and space power. The participants will range from professionals from defence and industry to students and academicians, thereby making it into a melting pot of multifarious expertise, experiences and perspectives of various stakeholders.
During the course, the various domain experts from defence, industry and academia will deliver lectures on various topics related to aerospace and defence. This includes the discussion around, but not limited to, Transport Aircraft & Operation HADR Air First Mover and the role of aerospace in Defence Production. In addition to this, Representatives from HAL and DRDO will provide critical insights into Aerospace Defence Production and Defence R&D in India, highlighting the indigenous advancements in technology. As the event unfolds, sessions on Helicopter Operations, Cyber and Air Warfare, and Space and Hypersonic Technologies will provide a holistic view of the air and space domains. Experts will delve into the Evolution of Air Power, detailing the transformation of air operations and how air power continues to shape military doctrines. Other crucial discussions will focus on unmanned systems, loitering munitions, and directed energy weapons, providing participants with an understanding of the cutting-edge technologies redefining air warfare. One of the highlights of the week will be a session on Space Operations, where the role of space as a critical frontier for military applications will be discussed in depth. Topics such as Electronic Warfare, Aeroengine Technologies, and Complexion in Aerospace will also provide practical insights into the technical challenges and innovations in this field.

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