Had an interesting discussion on the subject with Aadi Achint on Def Talks.
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Bottom Line(s)
Air Power has tremendous potential and provides numerous options.
Application of airpower should be without restrictions for the speedy achievement of objectives.
Application of airpower is an art as well as a science, that needs to be understood.
Question
Have we understood the potential and application of airpower?
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Great insight ! Interesting.
Thanks Murali
Dear Anil, nice clarification on various terms related to Air operations. I don’t know who will bell the cat wrt Theaterisation concept ? Even today’s newspaper carried RM’s drive towards that end. Few days back CAS shown thumbs down on this issue. I only hope political power understands the implications and revise their thought process.
Hope better sense prevails
Explained with great degree of clarity. Very relevant in today’s ongoing Russia- Ukraine conflict as well as internal structural changes being discussed for Indian Armed forces.
Tried to keep it simple
While serving (20 years ago), was conversant with the distinctives between the various scenarios of Supremacy, Superiority and FAS which got refreshed.
Being Kargil Day, you described that one arm had been tied behind. Given that such circumstances will be more likely rather than unfettered application of power, do you think that that needs a doctrinal adaption?
Application of airpower is not a one size fit all solution.
Each situation would demand unique way of application depending on host of factors.