Title: The "Naval Battle Blockbuster" is staged in the sea of Shikoku, India and Pakistan are competing to see which navy is more dragging!
Hello everyone!Today, we are not going to talk about movie scripts, but about two pairs of "enemies" in South and West Asia, India and Pakistan, Iran and Iraq. These neighboring countries, which should be like brothers, have fought because of a disputed place, causing water and fire in the sea to be incompatible, and the situation is quite complicated. This is not only a misfortune for mankind, but also a tragedy for the region, and a problem for our planet.
First, let's focus on India, the big country in the Indian Ocean. The total strength of the navy is 55,000 people, and there are more than 150 ships, including more than 50 surface capital ships, which is more than the traditional British and French powers!This navy, if it stands in the international arena, may be able to pick a third position. I have to sigh that India's importance is not covered in South Asia, and Western countries and Russia are vying to win it over. Their sea ** boats are really varied, all kinds, and they can be seen at a glance. What's even more interesting is that India is the only country in the world that has a strategic nuclear submarine on a "lend-lease" basis, and the cost is enough to buy a brand new nuclear submarine!What a way to sail, full of a "I'll rent yours, but I won't lose" tune.
Then, let's turn our heads and look at Pakistan. The "brother next door" of the South Asian continent has a total strength of 250,000 people, more than 20 large surface ships, with a total tonnage of 100,000 tons. Judging from the lineup, Pakistan's fleet also has some strength. In recent years, they have harvested four 054AP frigates with regional air defense capabilities, and eight diesel-electric submarines have been delivered one after another, and their strength has improved considerably. Although Pakistan is not far behind India in terms of air force and army, it is dwarfed in the field of navy.
Next, we turn to Iran. This country with the largest naval strength in the Middle East, with a total strength of 180,000 people, the main ships are corvettes, missile boats and patrol boats. Don't underestimate Iran, they have some "unique skills". The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy is unique, and they are not to be outdone, developing domestic small and micro submarines, and have equipped more than 40 submarines, and their underwater combat effectiveness is the first in the Middle East, which is really quite interesting.
Finally, let's look at Iraq. In this small country with a coastline of only about 60 kilometers, the country's economy depends entirely on oil exports, and the coastline is particularly important. However, Iraq's naval strength is relatively a bit "vegetable", with a total strength of 3,000 people, and there are more patrol boats, but the overall strength is relatively weak. But then again, their main patrol boat turned out to be a modified version of the Italian Assad-class corvette that was detained more than 30 years ago, although the missiles were removed, but they also retained the 76mm main gun, which can be regarded as a slightly "old-fashioned" existence.
Overall, the naval situation of these four countries is diverse, with open and covert rivalries between India and Pakistan, Iran's hegemony in the Middle East, and Iraq's demand for oil exports, all of which make the sea full of uncertainties. Each country has its own unique direction and challenges. As an international relations blogger, seeing such a situation is really curious, and it also makes me think deeply.
As we have seen earlier, India's navy is very strong and seems to have a tendency to surpass South Asia. However, Pakistan has gradually narrowed the gap in its navy with India in recent years, and the delivery of new ships has given them more confidence. Whether the narrowing of this gap will lead to more wrestling in the future has become a question for me to ponder. Will the tensions between the two countries that have always been heated up by the proximity of naval power?
Iran, on the other hand, with its unique IRGC naval and submarine forces, intrigued me. In the geopolitical contest, Iran has always been firm and forceful. Their investment in underwater combat power seems to be preparing for a certain scenario in the future. This made me wonder if Iran's development would become a key factor in the regional balance, and whether the situation in South Asia would be more turbulent in the future because of Iran's role
As for Iraq, a country with a relatively weak navy, it has an oil export demand that cannot be ignored. Their sea area may be small, but for this resource-dependent country, every inch of it counts. How Iraq can defend its maritime rights and interests in the international wrestling is a topic of concern.
In general, the naval situation in South and West Asia, as revealed in this article, left me with many questions and thoughts. As a military international relations blogger, I will continue to pay attention to the dynamics of this sea area and bring you more in-depth analysis and unique insights. Looking forward to working with all military fans and friends, **The most exciting international military topic in the world!