Aadi and I had a very long discussion on firepower in Ukraine and the lessons we could learn from it. The QnA session was as usual the best part.
‘Sir, will China invade us?’ ‘We hear China has increased activities on the border’. Chinese consolidation activities on the LAC have prompted such reactions and fears. Lot of such inquiries from citizens within and outside India. Why? Bodies floating down Ganga, mass graves, lack of oxygen, medicines or hospital beds, botched vaccination program, uninterrupted work on Central Vista - all these have eroded our political capital immensely and seeded such doubts. Our national institutions are being compared to ‘rottweilers’ in the media. Economy? Unemployment figures and stock markets – both rattling up. Strangest combination. Rich getting richer and poor getting poorer. An ominous divergence which bodes ill. Leadership? Kis Chidiya ka naam hai bhai? National level paralysis in responding to the second wave. Erosion in comprehensive national power. Many have never experienced India being so weak. Nor did I for that matter. This frightening experience ...
Sir, how effective will drones be in the high altitude of the Himalayas ? Won't they face the same limitations as choppers and even aircraft ?
ReplyDeleteThey will. Drone operations will be fickle. Hence there is a need to have multiple means to achieve sensor - shooter integration.
DeleteSir, the skyroot launch system seems to be a good fit for providing on demand, tactical battlefield isr & communication leo capabilities. This may provide a good alternative/supplement to drone based surveillance ?
DeleteDear General Shankar, I'm truly impressed, by your level knowledge and your excellent articles posted here. I feel embarrassed that I was unduly critical of you in comments on YouTube over what i perceived as errors in your analyses of ccp China. I won't repeat that mistake again. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and educating us in your area of expertise.
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