Marshal Lin Piao, a probable successor to Mao, had said prophetic words in the context of Indian Ocean in early 60s. He said, I quote “INDIAN OCEAN IS NOT INDIA’s OCEAN” unquote.
60 years hence his prophecy has come true. Chinese Navy (PLAN) submarines are carrying out regular forays in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). PLAN has become a formidable force and is only some distance from exercising Sea Control and Sea Denial in IOR, not only in South China Sea region but also in IOR. Indeed PLAN is some distance away from acquiring a true blue water naval capability, that will enable a PLAN Aircraft Carrier Battle Group to roam the seas freely, a capability which only US Navy has on date. Read More…
