Icarus
RETIRED MOD
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I really have been astounded by some of the responses by our respected members and have been compelled to write a response to set the record straight.
The reason we don not have an AC is not a question of monetary resources or naval neglect. Quite simply, we do not need an aircraft carrier.
The US, UK among other countries have aircraft carriers because they have to go over seas to fight their wars, so they need to "Take an airfield with them".
India has an AC because most of their South-Western airbases are within the strike range of aircraft from Masroor airbase, with the AC they can ensure that they can always attack our ports such as Gwadar, which would otherwise be quite difficult to get to.
The reason we don not have an AC is not a question of monetary resources or naval neglect. Quite simply, we do not need an aircraft carrier.
The US, UK among other countries have aircraft carriers because they have to go over seas to fight their wars, so they need to "Take an airfield with them".
India has an AC because most of their South-Western airbases are within the strike range of aircraft from Masroor airbase, with the AC they can ensure that they can always attack our ports such as Gwadar, which would otherwise be quite difficult to get to.