Nuclear options are always there and should be considered within the ambiance of any war between the three nuclear powers. Resorting to only conventional war fighting options, is a thing of the past.
The naval air bases would be needed for naval air operations and would already be utilized. There would be certain air bases which could be utilized both for China and Pakistan. Some however, would need air to air refueling for operations inside China. Or stage through operations could also be...
While assessing threat, various contingencies are prepared. Within the India Pakistan China tri-lateral imbroglio, a variety of contingencies can be prepared. Some of these may be:
A war with only China.
A war with only Pakistan.
A war on both Pakistani and Chinese fronts.
There can be...
Yeah, the five odd bases in Indian Occupied Kashmir may be able to look after the Chinese side, but would their division of assets be able to look after both sides - a rather difficult proposition as these bases can accommodate only a specific number of aircraft.
However, it is NE India where...
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You see this where your strategic thinking is at odds within the three services and with the geopolitical environment that prevail and is emerging. This also highlights the lack of strategic thought and space given therein. Whereas Indian navy talks big about being the dominant force in Indian...
Creating an infrastructure to accommodate all aircraft in inventory at all airbases - this is indeed a surprising statement. It is neither operationally nor economically appropriate and if undertaken, would take a lot more time than being envisaged.
If this is being done to hide the...
India has 29 air bases against Pakistan as compared to about 6 odd against China. Though against China, IAF infrastructure is being improved in order to accommodate new inductions, no major additional airbase(s) has been announced as yet. Which means that against China only limited number of...