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Group Captain (Dr) Ajey Lele (Retd.) is the Deputy Director General, MP-IDSA. Earlier, he was a Senior Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses and headed its Centre on Strategic Technologies. He started his professional career as an officer in the Indian Air Force in 1987 and took early retirement from the service to pursue his academic interests. He has a Masters degree in Physics from Pune University, and Masters and MPhil degrees in Defence and Strategic Studies from Madras University. He has done his doctorate from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. His specific areas of research include issues related to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), Space Security and Strategic Technologies. He has contributed articles to various national and international journals, websites and newspapers. He has authored ten books and has also been an editor for seven books. He is a recipient of the K. Subrahmanyam Award (2013) which is conferred for outstanding contribution in the area of strategic and security studies.
How DRDO’s Successful Hypersonic Missile test will Boost India’s Deterrence Capability
Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘How DRDO’s successful hypersonic missile test will boost India’s deterrence capability’ has been published in First Post on 18 November 2024.
This test marks an important milestone in India’s strategic deterrence capabilities, and now India is among a select group of nations, which includes the United States, Russia, and China, says Gp Capt Lele.
Combating Cosmic Hazards
Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘Combating Cosmic Hazards’ has been published in Raksha Anirveda on 29 October 2024.
Targeted Elimination of Hassan Nasrallah: Strategic Deployment of Technology in Modern Day Counterterrorism
Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘Targeted Elimination of Hassan Nasrallah: Strategic Deployment of Technology in Modern Day Counterterrorism’ has been published by Society for the Study of Peace and Conflict (SSPC) on 01 October 2024.
Framing the success of the Polaris Dawn mission
Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘Framing the success of the Polaris Dawn mission’ has been published in ‘The Space Review’ on 16 September 2024.
This mission has busted the myth that only the astronauts from state-supported space missions can undertake spacewalks, says Gp Capt Lele.
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Why space diplomacy is a critical component of India-Brunei relations
Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘Why space diplomacy is a critical component of India-Brunei relations’ has been published in First Post on 05 September 2024.
To checkmate China’s Space Silk Road initiative, there is a need for larger engagement with smaller Southeast Asian nations in the domain of space, says Gp Capt Lele.
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National Space Day: Touching Lives while Touching the Moon
Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘National Space Day: Touching Lives while Touching the Moon’ has been published in Taaza Khabar News on 23 August 2024.
Why ISRO’s third and final development flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle is significant
Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘Why ISRO’s third and final development flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle is significant’ has been published in First Post on 16 August 2024.
It is important to look at the success of the SSLV-D3 mission both from commercial and strategic perspectives, says Gp Capt Lele.
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How DRDO’s successful Ballistic Missile Defence test is critical to India’s security
Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘How DRDO’s successful Ballistic Missile Defence test is critical to India’s security’ has been published by First Post on 27 July 2024.
India’s two adversaries, namely Pakistan and China, are nuclear weapon states; as such, the presence of missile defence systems significantly bolsters India’s defence capabilities and contributes to enhancing its strategic posture, says Gp Capt Lele.
Ariane 6 – Europe’s long-awaited odyssey in space
Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘Ariane 6 – Europe’s long-awaited odyssey in space’ has been published in Taazakabarnews.com on 16 July 2024.
To have a larger pie into the global launch market, ISRO and India’s private space industry need to tie-up with Arianespace. Jointly both agencies can develop a model towards providing commercial launch services in multiple orbits, says Gp Capt Lele.
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First anniversary of Chandrayaan-3 mission: When India pioneered landing on lunar south pole
Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘First anniversary of Chandrayaan-3 mission: When India pioneered landing on lunar south pole’ has been published in First Post on 14 July 2024.
With the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, India became the first country in the world to land near the lunar south pole, says Gp Capt Lele.
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