Pushpinder Bath

PS Bath was a Senior Fellow at the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), New Delhi. He holds degrees of Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Defence and Strategic Studies from Madras University and Osmania University respectively. His research interest lies in all facets related to utilisation of space for military purposes with particular focus on the development of military space capabilities by China and its ramifications on India's security.

Contributions

Launch on Demand: Relevance in Future Wars

July 09, 2021 Pushpinder Bath

General There are many emerging trends in warfare, which impact the conduct of warfare, security structures and decision-making apparatus. These are driven by technology as well as dynamic strategic considerations. However, three of these ...

Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence, Article, Launch on Demand (LoD), Quick Response Mechanism (QRM), Operationally Responsive Space (ORS), Micro satellite, Mini satellite, Kuaizhou-1 (KZ-1), PLA Rocket Force (PLARF), Anti Satellite (ASAT), Directed Energy Weapons (DEW), Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)

China’s Military Space Strategy

June 15, 2021 Pushpinder Bath

General While the visible elements of China’s space programme include its launch vehicles, launch sites, satellite systems and Anti-Satellite (ASAT) tests, its military space strategy has never been enunciated through any official docume...

Tags: International Relations and Diplomacy, China, Article, Senkaku Islands, Anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons, Scarborough Shoal, Gaofen, Informatized warfare, Intelligentized warfare, Integrated Network Electronic Warfare (INEW), Haiyang, Anti-Access Area Denial (A2AD), Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD), Co-Orbital Satellites, Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs)

Dragon’s Space Arsenal: Dominating the Strategic High Ground

May 31, 2021 Pushpinder Bath

Abstract (China has made spectacular progress in the domain of space, with particular reference to the utilisation of space for enhancing its military capabilities. China’s space developments are an integral component of its military...

Tags: International Relations and Diplomacy, China, Article, BeiDou, Dong Fang Hong, Long March, Tiangong, Kuaizhou, Yuanwang, Yaogan, Gaofen, Jilin, Shijian, Ludikancha Weixing, Tongxin Jishu Shiyan, Fenghuo, Shentong, Tianlian and Hongyan.

Space Situational Awareness (SSA): AN Essential Strategic Requirement

December 17, 2020 Pushpinder Bath

General Usage of space by own forces and its denial to adversary has grown to become essential for modern militaries. Today, space is increasingly being viewed as enabler for conduct of own operations and the 'Achilles heel' which if targ...

Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, Article, Anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons, Atomic Flux, Space debris, Collision Avoidance, Near Earth objects, Space Data Association (SDA), Directed Energy Weapon (DEW)

Countering the Dragon: A Perspective on Strategic Space Capabilities

August 27, 2020 Pushpinder Bath

Background The successive standoffs between India and China on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) have highlighted the requirement of enhancing our strategic space capabilities. Space assets are primary facilitators of a country’s strategic...

Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence, Commentary, China, C4ISR, ASAT, Defence Space Agency, IRNSS, Kargil Review Committee, Strategic Space, NCW

VIF Papers

Emergence of China as a Military Space Power and Ramifications for India’s Security

December 08, 2021 Pushpinder Bath

China’s space programme can be described as a mystery within a maze. The visible elements of the programme include space launch vehicles, launch sites and satellite systems. However, various components of its organisational structure and architectu...

Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, China, China Military Space Power, India Security, China Space Programme, Dragon Space Arsenal, Strategy for India