Air Power virtually becomes instrument for achieving politico-military objectives: Experts.

ISLAMABAD -- The experts on Friday at seminar said the Air Power has virtually become an instrument of choice in the hands of political as well as military commanders for achieving their politico-military objectives alone as well as in synergy with other instruments of military application.

This was the takeaway of the seminar on 'Significance of Airpower in Future Indo-Pak Conflict' organised by the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS) here moderated by Air Vice Marshal (R) Faheem Ullah Malik, a news release said.

Discussing the employment of airpower in the subcontinent from a strategic perspective, Air Vice Marshal (R) Nasser ul Haq Wyne highlighted the importance of airpower and stressed the need for developing 'air mindedness' amongst all segments of society, especially within the political and military leadership.

Going over the history of Indo-Pak air engagements, he outlined how air power had contributed to either deter war, or to meet national objectives in wartime as well during peace; and opined that the new conflict scenario could be termed as 'Air Cold Start.'

He concluded that although Pakistan Air Force (PAF)'s response in all the conflicts had remained exceedingly well, yet, there was a need to adopt a wholesome approach towards any future conflict or war, which would not be possible without a politically stable Pakistan; steady economy; and professional defence forces, including an Air Force second to none.

On the subject of 'Evolving Geostrategic Environment and Induction of New Technologies: Impact on Airpower Balance in South Asia,' Air Vice Marshal (R) Faaiz Amir emphasised that change in the world order would not be a simple change of leadership, rather it would mean a deep, significant, and critical transformation of the entire world system. Such a transition to a new balance of power would mean turbulence and conflict.

Speaking on the employment of airpower in Indo-Pakistan context, Air Marshal (R) Farooq Habib, highlighted that existing Full Spectrum Deterrence, had successfully foreclosed options of full-scale wars as well as limited conflicts between India and Pakistan. Even the Cold Start Doctrine, which India had crafted after 2001-02 stand-off, was redundant in the wake of Pakistan's conventional and...

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