Space and cyber warfare are two such domains where most modern militaries have focused on. The US pushed the Iranian nuclear programme back by use of the Stuxnet virus, while Russian and Chinese governments have also been suspected of using tools of cyber warfare against other countries. China has also demonstrated its capabilities of space warfare by shooting down a satellite, challenging the American prowess in that field. Five years ago, the Chiefs of Staff Committee, comprising of three military chiefs had asked the government for establishing three new military commands in these domains — cyber, space and special operations. Instead of commands, which are headed by Lt Generals, cyber and space would be agencies — and special operations a division — to be headed by Major Generals.

Source: Indian Express October 16, 2017 20:10 UTC