Ajey Lele

Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt (Dr) Ajey Lele’s article ‘Chandrayaan-3 successfully undertakes lunar flybys’ has been published in ‘The Space Review’ on 01 December 2025. These missions are keeping India’s scientific footprint active on the Moon and prove India’s technological maturity in the era when some major programs for the Moon are in making, says Gp Capt Lele. Read Complete Article [+] Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.

China has demonstrated the ability to ensure continuous human-occupied space station operations, even during emergencies.

• Ajey Lele |
• November 27, 2025 |
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The US's absence from the 2025 G20 discussions on critical minerals weakens collective efforts to counterbalance China’s influence.

• Ajey Lele |
• November 24, 2025 |
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Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt (Dr) Ajey Lele’s article ‘ISRO’s Findings about CMEs Impacting the Moon’ has been published in the Taaza Khabar News on 19 November 2025. The recent findings by ISRO about the impact of solar storms on the lunar surface holds particular importance at a time when some key space agencies are planning new missions to enhance our understanding of the Moon. These include lunar sample return missions, human flyby missions, and crewed landings on the lunar surface, says Gp Capt Lele. Read Complete Article [+] Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.

Deputy Director General Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt (Dr) Ajey Lele’s article ‘How America’s revival of nuclear testing could open Pandora’s box’ has been published in First Post on 07 November 2025. Trump must recognise that nuclear weapons alone cannot sustain America’s image of strength and global leadership, says Gp Capt Lele. Read Complete Article [+] Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.

The launch of the CMS-03 strategic satellite, designed to boost the Indian Navy's operational capabilities, represents a significant milestone in India’s strategic space pursuit.

• Ajey Lele |
• November 03, 2025 |
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Deputy Director General, MP-IDSA Gp Capt (Dr) Ajey Lele’s article ‘Algorithmic Warfare: India’s Leap Into AI-Driven Defence Modernity’ has been published in The Society for the Study of Peace and Conflict (SSPC) on 13 October 2025. In essence, algorithmic warfare is here to stay. It is transforming the very nature of modern conflict by enhancing speed, precision, and decision-making capabilities through the use of AI and automation. Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India. Read Complete Article [+]  

Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt (Dr) Ajey Lele’s article ‘India unveils its space vision to 2040’ has been published in ‘The Space Review’ on 02 September 2025. India has unveiled an ambitious space agenda from 2025 to 2040. While it includes some fresh proposals, the overall thrust appears to be on consolidating past achievements and systematically building upon existing initiatives, says Gp Capt Lele. Read more  Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.

Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt (Dr) Ajey Lele’s article ‘Defying the Odds’ has been published in the Independence Day 2025 Special Edition of Raksha Anirveda on 14 August 2025. ISRO is the story of how a developing nation built world-class space capabilities on a shoestring budget, turning Western sanctions into catalysts for innovation, says Gp Capt Lele Read Complete Article [+] Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.

Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt (Dr) Ajey Lele’s article ‘NASA’s Curiosity rover – 4,620 Martian days on the surface of Mars’ has been published in Taaza News Khabar on 09 August 2025.

The story of the Curiosity rover is truly extraordinary. For 13 years, it has endured the harsh terrain and extreme climate conditions of Mars and it continues to make significant contributions to our understanding of the Red Planet. This valuable data is helping NASA and other space agencies plan future human missions to Mars more effectively, says Gp Capt Lele.

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