NEW DELHI: Cyborgs like "Terminators", or even "Ironman" for that matter, may still figure only in the realm of fiction or reel life. "Cadets, apart from undergoing military training and learning leadership skills, used to complete their BSc degree in the three years at NDA till now," said a senior officer. "While flying skills are very important, technical skills will give the fighter pilots the edge they need to vanquish rivals. Fourth and fifth-generation fighter jets are, in any case, very complex flying machines," said an officer.With cyberspace and space also emerging as the new frontiers of warfare, apart from the traditional ones of land, sea and air, the armed forces are also trying to build dedicated cadres of information technology experts. Cyber-weapons, after all, can cripple a country's strategic networks and energy grids, banking and communication, and even sabotage its nuclear programme.

Source: Times of India July 13, 2017 17:25 UTC