Invisible Warriors: Scientific Art of Fighter Controlling
Autor VPS Ranaen Limba Engleză Hardback – 19 mar 2026
- Comprehensive examination of fighter controlling as both art and science in modern warfare
- Historical analysis of air defence emergence and development across global military contexts
- Comparative study of fighter controller training and employment practices worldwide
- Detailed perspective on Indian military conflicts from fighter controllers' viewpoint
- Technical analysis of ground-based air defence systems and indigenisation processes
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781041255529
ISBN-10: 1041255527
Pagini: 340
Ilustrații: 250
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1041255527
Pagini: 340
Ilustrații: 250
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
Public țintă
Academic and PostgraduateRecenzii
“Invisible Warriors: Scientific Art of Fighter Controlling is an engaging book on the evolution of air defence in India. The book covers the intricacies and complexity of air defence, the challenges ahead and specifically the critical role played by the fighter controllers during both war and peace-time. The book brings out the components and facets of air defence through in-depth analysis and interesting anecdotes by the veterans.”
– VG Khandare, Principal Advisor, Ministry of Defence, India.
“This book highlights the efforts to successfully develop a world-class integrated system indigenously, as well as the enhanced role and contributions of FCs during peace-time and in each successive war. This book was long overdue and will help AD enthusiasts and students understand the historical perspective and crucial role of FCs in warfare.”
– ML Bountra (Retd), Veteran Fighter Controller, India
“The book Invisible Warriors gives excellent insights into the making of a fighter controller, his operational role, and the way ahead. A must-read for defence analysts and young enthusiasts.”
– Anil Chopra (Retd), Former Fighter Pilot and Defence Analyst, India
“A fascinating book, that amalgamates the personal experience of an acknowledged invisible warrior, Air Marshal VPS Rana, with the science of interception, is possibly a pioneering work. The writer takes you through the entire gamut of fighter control.”
– Shekhar Sinha (Retd), Sea Harrier Air Warrior, India
“The first of its kind, this book is an engrossing account of the role of the Fighter Controllers (FCs) during war and peace-time. It brings out the engaging environment of the operations room. The book outlines the intricate complexities of air defence and takes the reader through its exciting evolution.”
– Sandeep Singh (Retd), Military Advisor, National Security Council Secretariat, India
– VG Khandare, Principal Advisor, Ministry of Defence, India.
“This book highlights the efforts to successfully develop a world-class integrated system indigenously, as well as the enhanced role and contributions of FCs during peace-time and in each successive war. This book was long overdue and will help AD enthusiasts and students understand the historical perspective and crucial role of FCs in warfare.”
– ML Bountra (Retd), Veteran Fighter Controller, India
“The book Invisible Warriors gives excellent insights into the making of a fighter controller, his operational role, and the way ahead. A must-read for defence analysts and young enthusiasts.”
– Anil Chopra (Retd), Former Fighter Pilot and Defence Analyst, India
“A fascinating book, that amalgamates the personal experience of an acknowledged invisible warrior, Air Marshal VPS Rana, with the science of interception, is possibly a pioneering work. The writer takes you through the entire gamut of fighter control.”
– Shekhar Sinha (Retd), Sea Harrier Air Warrior, India
“The first of its kind, this book is an engrossing account of the role of the Fighter Controllers (FCs) during war and peace-time. It brings out the engaging environment of the operations room. The book outlines the intricate complexities of air defence and takes the reader through its exciting evolution.”
– Sandeep Singh (Retd), Military Advisor, National Security Council Secretariat, India
Notă biografică
VPS Rana serves as Chief Advisor for the Himalay Unnati Mission (HUM), India, a movement to preserve, protect and resurrect the ecological, economic, cultural and spiritual heritage of Himalayas. Besides writing on service matters, he has also published works on water security and environmental issues. He is recipient of presidential awards, Vishist Sewa Medal and Param Vishist Sewa Medal. Rana retired as AOA and also headed the IAF Administration during COVID crisis and coordinated the overall IAF effort in supplies, administration and medical response. An avid reader and academician, he also served as instructor at prestigious Defence Services Staff Colleges at Wellington, India, and also at Defence Services Command and Staff College Lusaka in Zambia.
Cuprins
Introduction. Preface. Acknowledgements. Table and Figures. Abbreviations /Acronyms. 1. Overview: The Art and Science of Fighter Controlling 2. Historical Perspective: Emergence and Prominence of Air Defence 3. Training and Employment of Fighter Controllers/Air Battle Managers/Air Weapon Controllers Across the Globe 4. Indian Wars: Fighter Controllers’ Perspective 5. Architecture of Ground-Based Air Defence Systems: Indigenisation and Evolution of Air Defence Concepts 6. Peace-Time Incidents: Pockets of Severe Turbulence 7. Roving Eye: ‘Ever Watchful’
8. Crystal Gazing: Challenges of the Future. Index
8. Crystal Gazing: Challenges of the Future. Index
Descriere
This book offers comprehensive analysis of fighter controlling in modern air defence. This study examines historical development, global training practices, Indian military experience, and future challenges in air defence systems and operations.