In India's defense community, an uproar was sparked by the news that India's Defence Acquisition Council (Defence Acquisition Council) had announced the purchase of a new domestically built aircraft carrier. The size of this aircraft carrier is not small, and it is alleged that the displacement will reach a staggering 4Behind the decision of 50,000 tons, carrying 28 fighter jets and ***, there are a series of triggers, one of which is the recent electromagnetic catapult test of the Fujian ship, which has triggered an urgent need for India in terms of an arms race.
India has always regarded the Indian Ocean as its territory, and this vast sea area has long been designated as India's sphere of influence. To this end, they have an ambitious plan to have 160 vessels** by 2030 and 175 by 2035. However, disputes over the allocation of budgets among the navy, army, and air force became a stumbling block to their plans to expand their naval forces. Even if India has some shipbuilding capabilities, the construction of new aircraft carriers may face difficulties. Delays could lead to the aircraft carrier being a replacement for the USS Vikrant, failing to achieve its original ambitions.
The Indian aircraft carrier, which is advertised as domestically produced, actually relies on purchased parts for assembly. This practice may affect the reliability of the aircraft carrier and future maintenance investments. Despite India's desire to increase the capabilities of its carriers, a forced push forward with the three-carrier program could be catastrophic due to its lagging industrial development and unstable foundations.
The aircraft carrier, as a symbol of maritime power, is of paramount importance to India. They were so enthusiastic about envisioning the growth of the navy, but they were challenged in its implementation. After all, "if you want to become a strong man, you will inevitably face a thousand difficulties and dangers". The construction of aircraft carriers is an extremely comprehensive task, which requires the support and guarantee of the country's overall strength. India has already faced the problem of budget allocation among the navy, land and air forces, and if it fails to resolve its internal contradictions, its attempt to advance the three-aircraft carrier plan may end in tragedy.
However, it is worth noting that this decision implies that the Indian military attaches great importance to maritime power and long-term planning. Despite the difficulties, they did not give up their desire to improve the strength of their navy. Perhaps it is also a signal, a signal for the world to know India's determination.
The construction of aircraft carriers is not an overnight thing, but more like a concentrated reflection of a country's overall strength and the level of the industrial chain. India is moving towards more ambitious goals in this area. However, the premise of everything is that they must resolve internal contradictions, stabilize budget allocation, and improve their industrial technology in order to make this feat not go up in the air.
The aircraft carrier is a symbol of national strength, and it is also a comprehensive display of a country's industrial technology level and overall strength. India's decision is not only about the development of its navy, but also a manifestation of a country's ambitions. However, the road to the goal is fraught with hardships and challenges, and it is only through solidarity and steady progress within the country that this plan can finally become a reality.