New Delhi: In the age of technology, wars have also become advanced. In such a situation, wars will now be fought on land, water and air as well as in space. That is why every country is increasing its military activities in space. Currently America and China are at the forefront in this race, but India also has enough capability to defend itself.

However, US officials believe that India and the US are mutually supportive in opposing China. Recently, Major General Brian Gibson, the head of strategy for the US Space Command, visited India. His visit is considered very important and is also being seen as an exercise to increase cooperation in the space military between the two countries.

China is progressing rapidly

Brian Gibson says the US wants to expand cooperation and collaboration with India in space technology, especially when it comes to militarization to deter common adversaries like China, he told NDV. Gibson also met top military and space agency officials in Delhi.

Describing China's space program as a threat, he said, "China is moving very fast in the military use of space technology." He said, "Conflict in space is not inevitable. Just like every other area. The way we want to deter (our enemies) is not to go alone. We go together, we work together. So this is my objective - to broaden our relations, to cooperate where we can and where we have common interests."

The focus is on India and America

The US general said the reality of the world today is that most of the attention is on the US and India, and both countries are facing challenges from potential adversaries like China. He said, "Their progress is amazing. Not only in the military aspect of space, but also in the commercial aspect."

It is believed that Brian Gibson's visit to India is a sign of a major change in America's Space Command policy. His visit has come soon after Donald Trump's big victory in the presidential election. It is worth noting that Trump has defeated Democratic rival Kamala Harris in the US presidential election and will be sworn in as the 47th President of America in January.