Sheikh Akhter

A distinguished Air Force Veteran, senior aerospace/defence and security professional, and Subject Matter Expert at CENJOWS (Centre for Joint Warfare Studies), he brings over 30+ years of leadership experience across defence, aerospace, security, mobility, and technology domains. His career reflects deep expertise at the intersection of national security, geopolitics, international affairs, and business strategy, making him a trusted advisor to both public and private institutions.

He is a Subject Matter Expert at CENJOWS (Centre For Joint Warfare Studies) New Delhi, he actively contributes to research, policy analysis, and thought leadership on joint warfare, defence modernization, military diplomacy, and regional and global security architectures. His work supports strategic discourse on geopolitics, international relations, and security cooperation, with a focus on translating research into policy-relevant and operationally meaningful insights.