Recent disclosure by the Chief of Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, about the acquisition plans of the J-31 Stealth fighter aircraft has triggered a debate about its repercussions.
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Observer Research Foundation (ORF), under it’s National Security Dialogues
organised a seminar on 26 Oct 23.
Subject – “Global Conflicts & Lessons for India’s Airpower”
Event Description: Over the last 18-months a plethora of debates have sprung in the aftermath of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and the Armenia-Azerbaijan war regarding the centrality of airpower in conflict. With the growing use of drones for offensive operations, new forms of air-defence systems being employed, and the minimal usage and impact of conventional fighter aircraft in these conflicts, there are many lessons for India’s airpower capacity as well.
So, what lessons can these changes and conflicts have on India’s airpower capacity? Is there a need for new doctrines to be incorporated by the Indian Air Force? What implications does the IAF’s depleting fighter aircraft squadron strength have on its capabilities?
Aspects discussed :-
Perspective on recent wars.
Centrality of Air Power.
Offensive use of Drones.
Changes in Air Defence.
Minimal use of Fighter aircraft.
Lessons drawn.
Need for new Doctrine.
Depleting strength of Fighter aircraft.
Balanced Force structure planning.
Defence production eco system.
Self reliance.
Importance of situational awareness and space based recce systems.
Interactive session was very interesting and question on following aspects were addressed:-
Duration and tempo of war.
Air balance vis-a-vis China.
IAF training and errors/mistakes.
Theaterisation and IAF.
Defence against sub con threat.
Future force structure.
Network-centric operations.
Chinese 5th gen ac.
Space force.
Drone utilisation issues.
Ballistic missile defence.
Enjoyed the interaction as a panelist.
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