Working Paper

5 Hybrid Character of Aerospace Power Introduction Air, space, and the combination of air and space power are all aspects of aerospace power,1 while, air power is ‘the ability to do something in or through the air, and as the air covers the whole air space, aircraft can go anywhere on the planet.’2 The addition of space in air power is aerospace power.3 The term hybrid means ‘a mixed character, co. [...] Aerospace power allows such tools in the form of secure communication, early warning, and situational awareness to integrate all distributed resources, units, and capabilities.15 In the case of conventional war, the role of the air force becomes increasingly important when it comes to ground attacks to minimise collateral damage.16 The use of aerospace mediums during warfare enables the military f. [...] The purpose of this military intelligence deal is to track the movement of Indian forces across the border and on the LoC.32 This deal will strengthen Pakistan’s position during a war-like scenario in the future and will be able to counter Indian capabilities acquired post-US agreements to some extent. [...] The future battles cannot be fought without the active involvement of trained and educated human resource that is well-aware of the battlespace it is operating and to design the timely response options and employment strategies to cater existing and future challenges. [...] The importance of aerospace is growing in response to the shifting geopolitical landscape, and the outcome of any future conflict between India and Pakistan - however minor - will depend on wise application of the hybrid nature of aerospace power.