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CHINA THROUGH USA PRISM (Indo – China Perspective) Part – 3

MODERNIZATION OF CHINA’S ARMED FORCES IN THE “NEW ERA”

Annual Report to US Congress. Office of the US secretary of defense recently published the unclassified part of the annual report on military and security developments involving the people’s republic of china. The US Department of Defense (DoD) has been providing this report for the last 20 years.

Excerpt from US Report. The PRC’s strategy includes advancing a comprehensive military modernization program that aims to “basically” complete military modernization by 2035 and transform the PLA into a “world- class” military by the end of 2049.

Comments. 

  • China’s is modernizing its armed forces in a planned way.
  • The land marks are being achieved well before the stipulated  timelines.
  • World – class military has not been clearly defined by her (not in the open domain).

Excerpt from US Report. The PLA’s evolving capabilities and concepts continue to strengthen the PRC’s ability to counter an intervention by an adversary in the Indo-Pacific region and project power globally.

Comments.

  • Her mid term aim is to be a regional power with final aim to be a global power.
  • China has realized the importance of Indo-Pacific region.

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PREVIEW: IAF AEROSPACE CAPABILITY BUILDING

  • 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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