jaibi
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Agreed, if, however, you compare it with the PN then it does make a difference and Pakistan, not China, is more likely to confront India on the sea.
Unfortunately not yet.
There are glaring deficiencies - of the crippling sort.
For starters
1. No Long range SAM on our capital ships. This is practically the MOST crucial acquisition which ensures safety of capital ships during conflict. Without it, the probability of the ship getting shot by missiles is ridiculously high. Barak 1 and Kashtan are not sufficient.
2. No modern submarines. 6 Scorpenes are being built, but at the minimum we need 6 more - for which the govt has not signed any deal.
3. No dedicated AAW frigates.
As of now its not.
I would say IN requires 10 years more before it becomes in true form what you say - a 'game changer'.