– India possesses 29 principal warships (including two aircraft carriers) and nuclear-powered submarines.
– By contrast, Pakistan has fewer assets-11 frigates but no aircraft carriers or destroyers.
India’s execution of ‘Operation Sindoor,’ coupled with strong rhetoric from Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, underlines its intent to project strength against cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. The increased emphasis on maritime strategy highlights India’s broader ambitions as it positions itself as a dominant player in the Indian Ocean region.
On the other hand, Pakistan’s announcement of naval drills reflects its attempt to reinforce preparedness amidst rising geopolitical tensions. While india’s superior naval capabilities lend it significant strategic leverage over Pakistan-a distinction corroborated by comparative fleet sizes-regional stability remains contingent upon restrained decision-making.
The unfolding developments stress an urgent need for sustained dialog between both nations to avoid inadvertent escalations that could shift focus away from economic progress towards prolonged military stand-offs.