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“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

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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.

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