@ So from the above data we have atlaest the following fighter aircrafts:
1. 1 x Squadron of Mig-29
2. 2 x Squadron of F-7
3. 1 x Squadron of A -6
4. 4 x Transport Aircraft C-130
5. 3 x Transport Aircraft AN-32
So basically we have 4 squadron. Donnot be de-moralise Zabanka. I have seen the 1965 Indo-Pak war in the Eastern Sector, Pakistan had only one squadron of Sabre Jet. With this Sabre Jet they played a havoc with the Indian fighter jet. Wait, we need more 4 squadron only. If we have a will and determination we can very well get it. Pakistani squadrons is stand by any time they can give us provided we desire. The phase out aircrafts of Pakistan aircraft may joined us. With this we can very well defend our air space. But we must have our pilot trained ready. In 1965 war many Indonesian, Iran and Jordanion aircrafts joint with Pakistan Airforce.
That was during the Cold war.
The Cold War ended over 20 years ago.
And it's been forty years since we have been independent.
And if were paying a bit more attention to history, you'd realize that having just one squadron of F-86s wasn't enough to defend against an enemy state that surrounds us on all three corners, and with a mighty Bay of Bengal before us where the entire Indian coastline runs. They even had a ****in aircraft carrier for crying out loud!! Did we have anything to deter that? Did we?
In fact, the F-86 was one of the earliest operational jet powered aircraft on the US side during the Cold War. We were flying F-86s in a time when F-4 Phantoms were taking the skies. The F-14 Tomcat was very new, Iran bought them.
What are we supposed to fight with? Blind faith??? That's not what Islam teaches us. It takes more than thick skin and a strong will to fight against a vast enemy. You'd want the right equipment, along with reliable suppliers and a feasible path to self sufficiency. Practicality is the key word here.
In fact, you'd realize that the Eastern front was ignored on several aspects. What would you have us do? Living as second-class citizens?
I hope you understand the why's and how's of the 71' war. Mujib being an agent of India is another important factor, coupled with the erroneous decision making of Yaha Khan.
Now back to the present, the IAF outnumber and outgun us by ten-fold. You can't go toe-to-toe against the SU-30 with a F-7
Unless of-course one can suddenly transform into Superman and wipe out an entire squadron of Flankers.
And no, 4 squadrons do not demoralize me at all. In fact, it tells me that isn't sufficient for keeping a secured airspace - every square inch. The same story for our navy.
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It depends on your airspace, threat perception and of course budget. A smaller and modern force is always better than a sloppy, outdated large force. PLAAF, till a few years back used Mig 19s in large number and PLA didn't had Special Forces till 1988.They moved away from the communist ideology of the more the better and now they are a world class force. I'll be more comfortable with Singapore AF than North Korean AF.
BAF still operates mostly 3rd generation fighters. The MiG-29 is the most modern in its inventory.