India’s Air Power Doctrine: Defensive Shield or Strategic Sword?


 

India’s air power doctrine is often described as defensive—but that framing no longer reflects strategic reality. As geopolitical pressures intensify and the Indo-Pacific becomes more contested, India is quietly transitioning toward a more flexible and strategic air power posture.

This analysis explores whether India’s doctrine is still rooted in restraint, or if it is evolving into a tool of proactive deterrence and influence. The answer lies not just in capability, but in how India chooses to think about air power in the coming decade.

👉 https://www.strategicvanguard.com/post/india-air-power-doctrine-defensive-or-strategic

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