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Indian Naval Modernization- 2030: Challenges and Options for Pakistan

. Mr. Muhammad Shan Bilal, Dr. Muhammad Jawad Hashmi, Mr. Basharat Hussain, Dr. Saira Nawaz Abbasi & Dr. Hidayatullah Khan


Abstract

The Indian Naval modernization is taking place rapidly to maintain its maritime interests in the Indian Ocean Region and beyond. The purpose is to assert its dominance in the region to deter China and Pakistan from any meaningful role in the Indian Ocean Regions. The Indian Navy is revamping its overall capabilities at sea. Though Pakistan is a credible nuclear weapon state at the same time, there are certain areas where it has to take some concrete steps to counter the Indian assertiveness in the maritime domain. The Indian Navy’s nuclear submarines, maritime domain awareness capabilities i.e. P8I, Rukmini Spy Satellite, Surveillance helicopters, modern frigates, anti-submarine warfare Corvettes, and advance destroyers would pose a serious challenge to Pakistan’s maritime interests. This article deals with the Indian Navy’s doctrinal transformation & weapon acquisitions in for the next decade and its implications of Pakistan’s maritime interests.    

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