| ID | 086604 |
| Title Proper | Evolution of the cruise missile discourse |
| Other Title Information | a conceptual construct |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Mishra, Sitakanta |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In a conceptual construct, Sitakanta Mishra argues that cruise missiles have arrived as a weapon of choice rather than a mere supplement in the global inventory of weapons. He concludes that while overall the cruise is a sober success, discourse of the weapon has got relatively less attention in strategic studies. He believes that this has been more due to the ballistic missile being associated with nuclear weapons. But though the missile discourse is much older than the nuclear discourse, one needs to resort to a comparative study on the psycho-dynamic aspects of weapon systems. In pursuit of this, at the basic, one needs to identify the nuances in the politics and psyche involving 'atom-power' while comparing them with the nuances involving the lesser known, lesser publicised concept of 'air-power' and aerodynamism. |
| `In' analytical Note | Air Power Vol. 4, No.1; Spring 2009: p113-140 |
| Journal Source | Air Power Vol. 4, No.1; Spring 2009: p113-140 |
| Key Words | Cruise Missile - Evolution ; Cruise Technology |