Invisible Warriors: Scientific Art of Fighter Controlling

This book offers comprehensive study examining the evolution and practice of fighter controlling in modern air defence systems. It traces the historical development of air defence from its emergence to contemporary prominence, analyzing training methodologies and employment practices across different military organizations globally. Drawing on Indian military experience, the book provides detailed insights into fighter controllers' roles during wartime operations and peace-time incidents, and also includes:

• 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

The book's analysis extends to ground-based air defence architecture, indigenisation efforts, and future challenges facing air defence systems in an evolving strategic environment.

This title has been co-published with Knowledge World Publishers. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri lanka.

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.