Ajey Lele’s Article ‘The US Decision to Deploy Weapons in Space Sets a Dangerous Precedent’ Published in The Wire
September 25, 2026
Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt (Dr) Ajey Lele’s article ‘The US Decision to Deploy Weapons in Space Sets a Dangerous Precedent’ has been published in ‘The Wire’ on 25 September 2026.
The growing strategic importance of outer space makes its security a concern for the entire world. Some states may view space-based weapons as instruments of deterrence, but their deployment could trigger countermeasures and accelerate a space arms race, says Gp Capt Lele.
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