Tag: Indian Air Force

• A nation’s military aspirations have to be in consort with its socio economic condition and likely threats.

• Air power possesses significant offensive potential besides being the most responsive arm of military action. 

• Air Force is a technology intensive service and requires continuous infusion of modern cutting edge equipment and technology.

• A straightjacket approach to military accretions with a purely force on force numeric calculus would not provide comprehensive answers to any military force buildup plan.

• Capability based approach rather than platform centric approach is desirable. 

• Blending the kinetic and non-kinetic means of strategy are crucial to gaining the upper hand.

• IAF needs to focus on capability building adopting a multi-disciplinary and integrated war fighting approach.

• Capability building entails a long gestation period.

• IAF is in urgent need of capability enhancement and there is an immediate requirement to invest in its capability building.

 

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