India buys 310 fighter jets, attracting global attention! Is it confrontation or an arms race? ”
India, 310 fighter planes are purchased wildly in a year, and the world is paying attention. What the hell is going on? Don't look at the country's usual well-organized behavior, and suddenly jump out of such a big move, making the world scratch their heads.
We all know that there is an out-and-out VIP in the world arms market, and that is our southwestern neighbor - India. The largest country in terms of population, it is usually quiet, but I didn't expect to buy 310 fighters of various types this time. I really want to ask, India, what's wrong with you?
In 2023, within a year, India will buy 97 LCA "Tejal" light fighters, 156 "Prachande" combat aircraft, American-made MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones, and so on. A full 310 of them, which is simply a staggering number. I believe that it is said that it is to replace old aircraft and realize the modernization of military construction, but this scale is too exaggerated, right?
Some netizens commented: "Isn't this the rhythm of working against China? "I think that makes sense. Buying so many fighters in one go, anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is not preparing for war? Why bother? We don't have any holidays with India, so why are they doing this?
You know, India is not a fuel-efficient lamp. Historically, India has always had a desire for aggression and expansion, and since its independence, it has fought wars with all its neighbors, whether it is the occupation of Kashmir, the dismemberment of Pakistan, or the annexation of Sikkim. Hey, these deeds are simply synonymous with aggression.
However, they have also suffered defeats, in 1962, in the border conflict with us. Since then, India has begun their dream of "making the country rich and strengthening the army", but you see, if the industrial base and scientific and technological level are not strong, they can only choose to "buy, buy, buy". The original intention may be good, to modernize the military, but what about the result?
Looking at their procurement history, it is not that India has tried to produce some of its own armaments. For example, during the Cold War, they once assembled British and Soviet tanks, assembled MiG-21 fighters, and even assembled German Type 209 submarines. It's a pity that due to its own industrial problems, more and more ** still have to buy from outside.
However, when it comes to the number of purchases, India is really powerful. Even Ukraine, which is at war, can only be relegated to third place, with India in the first place in the world and Qatar in the Middle East country second. Over the years, their ** purchase volume is amazing, and it is no wonder that they have been named "international arms VIP customers" in the international arms market.
However, here's the problem. No matter how much ** equipment is purchased, the modernization of national defense is not so easy. Although India invests a lot of money every year, the technological gap between India and its neighboring countries is getting wider and wider. Our advanced fighters such as China's J-20 and J-16 can easily beat all types of aircraft in service in India. Even Pakistan, the old enemy, has to jump out to purchase our Chinese J-31 fifth-generation stealth fighter, while India can only continue to buy four-and-a-half-generation Rafale fighters.
In general, India wants to modernize its military by "buying, buying, buying", but what is the result? Not to mention confronting us, even the old rival Pakistan is about to be unable to catch up. Is India's arms procurement strategy on the wrong path? Perhaps, they should think about it and stop being "confused with confidence" all the time. No matter how much you buy, you can't resist the gap in strength.