First of all , Chinese Navy will be far away from its home and also far stretched . 2nd , looking at IN current modernization plan and home advantage , IN will have no difficulty blocking your sea lane . Also , in case of any conflict , USN will also be there to help IN . So basically , PLAAN...
I mean China wants an unrestricted access to sea ( in case of war or hostilities ) . If war breaks out b/w China and India , IN will block the sea lanes without hesitation thus stopping all kind of import and export .
I don't think so . India can easily block BD sea lanes . BD is surrounded by India . Bay of Bengal is of no use for China . just my opinion .every one has right to disagree .
Americans have best technology . u cant compare it with Russian old N Subs . For USN , AIP SUBS are of no use . Their enemy is very far away . Basically, USN is forced to use NUCLEAR SUBS . USN is a Blue Water Navy . By the way Sir , what do u mean by true AIP ? Can shed some light on it ...
yes difficult to be destroyed than nuclear one . bcoz nuclear subs are very noisy thus higher chances of detection than AIP ones . the only disadvantage of AIP is its lesser endurance than nuclear subs . but India and Pakistan are next door neighbours so endurance is no problem .
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Air-independent propulsion (AIP) is any marine propulsion technology that allows a non-nuclear submarine to operate without access to atmospheric oxygen (by surfacing or using a snorkel). AIP can...
so Azerbeijan is looking for long range surface to surface and air to surface missiles. I think MTCR will restrict that but we can help our brothers covertly.
Chinese will do what's in their interest .you cant expect Chinese to spend billion to set up a new city in another country. How will it serve them ? PMl(N) has not been ruling for 15 years .
Gwadar looks like Dubai of 80s 90s . same geography , sea and desert area . Gawadar surely has potential to become another Dubai ( if things go by plans).