ABOUT THE JOURNAL
BLUE YONDER Journal is a bi-annual aerospace journal introduce in 2024. Journal publishes research articles on defence, military affairs and strategy (especially air power and space issues) of contemporary and historical interest.
Language: English, Format of publication: Online and Print, Start Year: 2024
EDITORIAL BOARAD
Editorial Board Members
Editor-in-Chief
- Air Vice Marshal Prashant Mohan VM (Retd)
Additional Director General, CAPSS
Arjan Path, Subroto Park, New Delhi 110 010
Telephone: (91.11) 25699131-32
Fax: (91.11) 25682533
Email: adgcaps@capssindia.org
Editor
- Group Captain T H Anand Rao (Retd)
Director, Indian Space Association
Ground Floor, United Service Institution (USI) Building,
Rao Tula Ram Marg, (Opposite Signals Enclave),
Shankar Vihar, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi – 110010
Email : editorby@capssindia.org
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- Air Vice Marshal PA Shah AVSM
Commandant
College of Air Warfare
2, Sardar Patel Road
Secunderabad-500003
E-mail: aicon.66@gov.in
- Air Vice Marshal Sanjay Aswal, VM
ACAS Ops (Strat)
Room No. 514, Air HQ (VB)
New Delhi-110011
E-mail: breakth-rough@gov.in
- Air Vice Marshal K Sundramani VM
ACAS (Ops) AD
Room No-586
Air HQ (VB)
New Delhi-110006
E-mail: vertical.charlie@gov.i n
- Gp Capt (Dr) DK Pandey (Retd)
Research Coordination Officer
Centre for Air Power Studies
Arjan Path, Subroto Park,
New Delhi 110 010
E-mail: coordcell.research@capssindia.org
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Gp Capt (Dr) Swaim Prakash SinghEditor, CAW JournalCollege of Air Warfare2, Sardar Patal RoadSecunderabad-500003E-mail: Swaimprakash@capssindia.org
ARCHIVES
Blue Yonder 2026
BLUE YONDER 2026

Blue Yonder A Journal for Aerospace Studies Vol. III Issue. I (January-June 2026)
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Contents
Editor’s Note
1. Breaking the Monolith: Why India’s Next Defence Advantage Lies in Modular, Interoperable Autonomy
Surendra Ahuja
2. The Concept of Air Littoral: An Iaf-Centric Critique of Low Altitude ‘Domain’ Proposals in India
Anubhav Tripathi
3. Indian Analog Missions as Testbeds for Aerospace and Military Operations: Psychological, Operational, and Training Insights from the Indian Human Space Programme
Anupam Agarwal and Sowgandhi N. Chaturvedula
4. Indian Air Force: Internalising the Transformation for Future-Ready Joint Operations
Ankur Mathur
5. China’s Space Sector Under the 14th Five-Year Plan: Objectives, Measurable Targets and Outcomes
Chandan Sharda
6. Quantum Artificial Intelligence: Redefining Autonomous Warfare
Madhur Thapliyal
7. Conventional Air Power Should Not be Utilised in Irregular Warfare: An Alternative Perspective
Max Goh
8. Beyond the Mountain: Iran’s Missile Cities and the Logic of Endurance
Kartikeya Sethi
9. Space Debris and the Sustainability of Outer Space: Challenges, Mitigation Strategies, and India’s Emerging Role
Shagun Aggarwal
10. Caught Between Two Giants in the Orbit: How Does Southern Asia Navigate the India-China competition?
Ashita Shankarson
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BLUE YONDER 2025
Blue Yonder A Journal for Aerospace Studies Vol. II Issue. I (January-June 2025)
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1. IoBT in India: A Race Towards Operational Supremacy
Shobhit Mehta and Umang Kumar
2. The Emerging Role of Drones in Shaping Present and Future Conflicts
Jashandeep Singh
3. Air Denial: Pis Aller to Counter Power Differential
RB Jagadale
4. Warfare Without Borders: An Era of Asymmetric and Cyber Warfare
Lavpreet Sharma
5. Enhancing Cyber Security and Asymmetric Warfare Capabilities: Strategic Imperative for Air Forces
Shreyas Gaikwad
6. Air Power Over the High Sea
Siddharth Malik
7. Supply Chain Challenges in India’s Space Sector
Tanishka Singh
8. Securing Rare Earth Metals for India’s Aero-Engine Indigenisation
Neha Mishra
9. An Air Veteran’s Perspective
VR Chaudhari
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BLUE YONDER 2025
Blue Yonder A Journal for Aerospace Studies Vol. II Issue. II (July-December 2025)
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1. Sardar Patel’s Legacy and Operation Sindoor
Rajesh Isser
2. Shifting Paradigms: Navigating Global Air Power Dynamics in the 21st Century: Lessons and A Roadmap for India
Mukhvinder Pal Singh Virk
3. Strategic Imperatives Towards Upgrading NavIC (IRNSS)
Sandeep Chaudhary
4. The Emerging Role of Drones in Shaping Present and Future Conflicts
Jashandeep Singh
5. AI-Driven Command and Control for Rapid Response to Multi-Vector Attack: Enhancing Military Operations
Shipra Gupta
6. Skies Under Watch: Ethical and Legal Challenges of AI-Based Counter-Drone Systems in India and South Asia
Harmeet Singh and Anurag Jaiswal
7. The Art of War (Gaming)
Dhruv Shukla
8. Waves and Wings: Thhttps://capssindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/10-R.-Gowri.pdfe Rise of Naval Air Warfare
S.A. Sharma and Deepali R. Khaire
9. Israel-Iran Conflict: Strategic Analysis of Modern Hybrid Warfare
Vimal Dhammi and Anu Sharma
10. Indian Defence Artificial Intelligence Governance: Challenges and Strategic Imperatives
R. Gowri
11. Armament Culture and the Binding US Alliance: What do the Strategic Policy Documents Reveal About Australian Strategic Culture?
Kamran Nazeer
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Blue Yonder 2024
BLUE YONDER 2024
Blue Yonder A Journal for Aerospace Studies Vol. 1 Issue. 1 (January-June 2024)
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1. Air Power and Strategic Thinking
Group Captain (Dr) Swaim Prakash Singh
2. Potential of Indian Air Power in the Indo-Pacific
Mr Ekamvir Singh
3. Air Denial: What We Know? vs What Should We Know?
Mr Gaurav Sen
4. Protecting ‘Space’ from ‘Cyber’: A Case for Cybersecurity in Space Systems Ms Khyati Singh
5. Role of Air Power in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations
Mr Shivansh Singh
6. Evolution of Indian Control and Reporting System for Future Aerospace Warfare
Squadron Leader Lalit Mohan Singh
7. Implementation of Flexible Use of Airspace and Its Impact on Air Power Squadron Leader Mou Bhattacharya
8. Exploitation of Air Power in Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Lessons for IAF
Squadron Leader Nakul Dev
9. Cybersecurity in Aerospace: A Military Perspective
Flight Lieutenant Amit Kumar Bhargava
10. Uncertainty: The Element of “Whether” in Weather
Wing Commander Priya Thakur
11. Integration of IRNSS on IAF Fighter Aircraft
Wing Commander RB Jagadale
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BLUE YONDER 2024
Blue Yonder A Journal for Aerospace Studies Vol. 1 Issue. 2 (July-December 2024)
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Contents
Editor’s Note
1. Human Performance Enhancement for Warfare: Where Do We Stand?
Anupam Agarwal
2. Vision for Harnessing India’s Capability for Space in Central Asia
Rajneesh Kumar
3. Adapting an Air Force to Emerging Responsibilities in the Space Domain
TH Anand Rao
4. Employment of Air Power Since its Inception and its Relevance in Future Conflicts
Sagar Bhardwaj
5. The Success of Russian DEAD Operation in Ukraine Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations
PMS Kohli
6. The Emerging Defence Against Hypersonic Systems: An Analysis
Javed Alam
7. Winning the Legal Battle of Cyber Security in Space Systems
Khyati Singh
8. Japan’s Defence Dynamics: Enhancing New Military Capabilities
Simran Walia
9. War-Gaming as a Living Tool for Professional Military Education
Saikat K Bose and SK Gadeock
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