Response options: Future of Indian air power vision 2020
| Autor: | R.V. Phadke |
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| Rok vydání: | 2001 |
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| Zdroj: | Strategic Analysis. 24:1795-1812 |
| ISSN: | 1754-0054 0970-0161 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09700160108455321 |
| Popis: | Instead of further clarifying and illuminating the role of air power in national security, the 1991 Gulf War and the 1999 Kosovo air campaign raised a new debate about whether or not air power alone could achieve certain national security, objectives. This paper argues that air power will be increasingly used for power projection, deterrence, coercion and in more innovative roles even by those possessing modest air forces. It is clear that most regional and global players have learnt the lessons of the conflicts mentioned above and are busy adapting them to their specific needs and. circumstances. This paper intends to examine the likely roles of Indian air power and the size and shape of the Indian Air Force to meet the national security needs of 2020. The vital roles of air power in future warfare include, (a) To avoid being surprised, (b) Deterrence through Punishment, (c) Information Dominance (d) Escalation Control and finally (e) Quick Victory or Conflict Termination on Our. Terms. This wou... |
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