Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India had shot down a satellite in space on Wednesday with an anti-satellite missile (ASAT). Brahma Chellaney, a security expert at Centre of Policy Research, analyzed the announcement.

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"Developing ASAT would act as a deterrent for any enemy attacks in future," Chellaney said, adding that developing anti-satellite weapon was very crucial for India’s defence.

According to him, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) sought permission years ago from the government to display anti-satellite weapons.

“India has demonstrated its space capabilities both in the civilian sphere by sending a mission to the Mars successfully and also in the military sphere and this anti-satellite kill is a demonstration of India’s military relevant space capability,” he added.

First Published:Mar 27, 2019 2:17 PM IST