R. Sukumaran
Wg Cdr R. Sukumaran was a Research Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. He is an Air Force fighter pilot and has operated on both INS Vikrant and INS Viraat. His research interests include military history, technology and the use of air power.
Cryptology, Digital Assassination and the Terrorism Futures Market
April 2004
A recent news item indicated that the US Government had been planning a website that would enable people to place bets on the likelihood of terrorist events.
Operationalising the Gorshkov: An Appraisal
January 2004
The paper takes a critical look at various issues connected with India’s acquisition of the Russian aircraft carrier, the Admiral Gorshkov.
The 1962 India-China War and Kargil 1999: Restrictions on the Use of Air Power
July 2003
The paper examines the utilisation of air power in the 1962 India-China war and in the 1999 Kargil conflict.
