I thought we were talking about current capabilities, not future
Sheer numberical difference would beg to differ, IAF doesn't even need to go for a fight, it only needs to keep PAF busy by constant non engaging incursions which will give IN enough time to carry out its operations.
Anyways what...
I have a few questions
1. Is this blockade selective and only against ships bound to india, if yes then how will PN differentiate which ship is bound to india and which is not.
2. Why do you think the gulf (specially the saudis) will stay silent and let PN block billions worth of its cargo...
Honestly speaking legacy akash and akash 1S are obsolete systems and should only be used to protect civilian infrastructure like oil refineries and nuclear plants.
Heck, if possible we should sell those 2nd hand systems to other poor countries in Africa at a discounted price.
And use that money...