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India's Dream Meets "Aircraft Carrier Troubles" The Embarrassment on the Road to Military Dream Chasing Revealed!
Hello everyone and welcome to my blog. The topic we are going to talk about today can be described as a bombshell in international military relations -- the heavy burden of India's naval dream and reality.
Let me first reveal the breaking point: India claims to complete the electromagnetic catapult test in the next three years, in a vain attempt to catch up with China's advanced technology. As soon as this news came out, it immediately attracted international attention. So, what is India's place and prospects in this military race?
To understand this question, we have to start with India's military dream. India has always prided itself on its military ambitions, from lunar expeditions to aircraft carrier construction, it is catching up with a certain "best adversary". Behind this military ambition, however, lies a series of challenges and dilemmas that make people think about it.
First, let's focus on India's aircraft carrier construction. India's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Vikrant, took 13 years to come out, but its actual combat capability is still unknown. Why?Aircraft carrier technology itself is a complex and expensive project, and India's experience in this area is relatively limited. During the design and construction process, they had to overcome huge technical hurdles, which was not an easy task for India.
In addition, funding is also a key factor. The construction and maintenance of aircraft carriers requires huge investments, which is a heavy burden on India's defense budget. In contrast, China's aircraft carrier construction program has been more rapid and successful. The Liaoning took just 12 years to complete, in stark contrast to India.
And just after China's successful implementation of electromagnetic catapult technology, India seems to be feeling a lot of pressure. So, they hastily announced that they would build their own electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier in 2026. Is this because of the technological gap that India feels the urgency?
Let's dig a little deeper and look at India's plans for naval expansion. They plan to have 160 large** ships by 2030 and expand to 250 ships by 2040. This may sound like an ambitious goal, but in reality, India has only 80 ships, and most of them are mediocre. To achieve this, India** is poised to invest up to $24 billion to $25 billion. However, compared to the construction costs of China and the United States, this money does not seem to be enough to support India's grand plans. Lack of shipbuilding technology, financial constraints, and limitations of existing facilities are all realities that India needs to face.
Next, let's compare the military-technological developments of China and India. The electromagnetic catapult technology used by China's Fujian aircraft carrier is considered a technological breakthrough that includes a number of advanced technologies. In contrast, India's development in this area is more difficult. While some support has been given, there does not seem to be a full appreciation of the money and time required for technological innovation. Their plan may look perfect on paper, but in reality it is full of challenges.
Taken together, India's military dreams, especially in the expansion of its naval power, are full of ambitions. However, India faces numerous challenges and difficulties, from technological development to capital investment, from actual combat capability to project progress. In the midst of this huge gap between dreams and reality, we can't help but wonder if these challenges will be a stumbling block for India to achieve its naval ambitionsOr will India be able to overcome these difficulties and achieve its ambitious military objectives?
Finally, I'd like to hear your thoughts. What do you think of India's position and prospects in this military race?Remember to leave a message to let me know.