India’s Big Naval Question: Defence or Power Projection Force? | In Our Defence
Should the Indian Navy remain a defensive force focused on protecting India’s coastline and trade routes, or should it evolve into a force capable of
Should the Indian Navy remain a defensive force focused on protecting India’s coastline and trade routes, or should it evolve into a force capable of projecting power across the Indian Ocean and beyond? In this episode, national security expert Sandeep Unnithan breaks down the strategic choices India must make before deciding how many aircraft carriers, submarines, destroyers, and missiles it really needs. The discussion explores why naval planning must be driven by a clear national vision, how India’s maritime responsibilities may expand from the Red Sea to the Malacca Strait, and what lessons can be learned from Iran’s asymmetric military strategy.
At the heart of the debate is one question: What kind of naval power does India want to become in the next 20–30 years? Full podcast India Today Podcast Spotify Apple Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button!
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