The navy played a secondary role in the India-Pakistan war, but it does not mean that there is no role for the navy. In fact, in the second India-Pakistan war six years ago, the example of Pakistani submarines sinking Indian destroyers led to India’s increasing naval power. Also made sufficient preparations.

The Indian Navy invested more than 1.1 billion rupees in military expenditure after the war. It is not only used to purchase new equipment, but also focuses on strengthening the training level of relevant personnel. Although the plan for coordinated fleet operations is also on the agenda, there are sufficient funds to ensure rapid advancement.

So by the time the third India-Pakistan war broke out, the morale, training and equipment integrity of the Indian Navy had reached the highest level in history.

As the situation in Bangladesh worsened, Indians realized that another war was inevitable. Beginning in the summer, the Indian Navy began planning and executing a future combat plan. According to the overall military deployment of the Pakistanis, two completely different combat modes have been formulated, which are used in Bangladesh and Pakistan.

The task force led by the aircraft carrier Vikrant will go to Bangladesh to carry out strike and blockade missions. The amphibious troops will be covered by formations when the time is right.

The Western Fleet, which is dominated by most other surface ships, wants to block Karachi, an important port in Pakistan. By the way, attack the opponent's coastal key targets. Regardless of whether the fleets at both ends are performing offensive or defensive missions, they will use overwhelming offensives to control sea power.

Because of the weakness of the Pakistan Navy, the Indian Navy has no urgent need to strengthen it, and Alan Wilson has nothing to do about it. Moreover, the British World War II inventory has been emptied. It just sold the Tiger cruiser to India. The current flagship on the west coast is the first of the cruiser. The tonnage of over 10,000 tons is completely reasonable. The only problem is that this is an artillery cruiser.

India does not need to criticize, the Royal Navy still has two ships in service, and there is no plan to upgrade and refit, but wait for the shield ship to replace it.

Although the Indian Navy is an important regional force in the Indian Ocean, it is still not enough to face the US Task Force 74, which has already shouted slogans before it has formed an army. Moscow's reply to New Delhi was to stick to strategy until the Soviet fleet arrived.

In order to strengthen the confidence of its allies, New Delhi stated that India had already contacted London, and the Royal Navy fleet in Southeast Asia took a bystander attitude towards the India-Pakistan war. It will not become India's enemy, so as to reassure the Soviet Union that important local players have declared their absence.

The news that some warships of the Pacific Fleet of the Red Navy went south cannot be concealed from the anti-submarine detachment of the US Seventh Fleet, which is the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. The Japanese understand very well that the danger on the water is not the danger, but the danger underwater. The development focus of the Soviet Red Navy is underwater. Of course, the surface fleet that is not very developed can not be dealt with by Japan.

For submarines, the most terrible enemy is the mine. It is not known when and where it exploded. Obviously, it will explode as soon as it touches it, and the entire crew will be killed. For a submarine operating in the water, it is even more terrifying to run into a mine or a tank to run into a mine.

When a tank encounters a landmine, it just blows off its tracks and cannot move. Submarines, however, are different. Water pressure transports the crew to another world with unerring accuracy.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has advanced equipment in the anti-submarine field. Except for one thing, Japan has no right to declare war, and without the nod of the United States, all Japan can do is to watch the Soviet Red Navy's signal on the radar and head towards the Tsushima Strait.

It is difficult for non-Japanese to understand this feeling of only watching others head towards the battlefield of the Tsushima Sea Battle. If the Soviet Red Navy bombs by mistake at this time, Japan can only stand up.

Relying on the US intelligence system in the Far East and the special relationship between Britain and the United States, London soon knew how big the spillover effect of this India-Pakistan war would be.

Alan Wilson, who came to the Ministry of National Defense recently, listened to the discussion between Marshal Charles and several chiefs of staff, and judged how many submarines were following underwater at the other end of the Eurasian continent. That's right, if Britain hadn't had him there, even if it hadn't become an anti-submarine detachment in the Atlantic direction, it would be about the same time by this time.

"In other words, underwater power deserves more attention. Of course, the Soviet missile destroyer cannot be ignored." Alan Wilson asked in relief, "Is that so?"

Several chiefs of staff nodded, and Alan Wilson signaled to be calm, "We have a base in the Andaman Islands, which itself is an unsinkable aircraft carrier. Because of the existence of this naval base, the layout of the Royal Navy is to go further to the Far East. The smaller it is, the Royal Pacific Fleet only has two Eagle-class aircraft carriers. I don't quite understand the comparison, but the two together are equal to the Enterprise. However, Washington announced the establishment of a task force early on, which has a huge impact deterrent factor."

The most ridiculous thing is that one of the two Eagle-class aircraft carriers is now stationed in Perth, loyally protecting Australia, and there is only one aircraft carrier in Malaya.

"This may be a game of cowards, so when things are not in danger, maybe nothing will happen." Alan Wilson beat around the bush with one meaning, the general reserve team, don't move!

This shows how correct the decision to divide the Andaman Islands was before leaving. There have been some noises from India over the years, saying that Britain should return the Andaman Islands, but this thing was not available at the time. Got it, are you talking about this now? Is it possible?

This also brought some troubles to the Indian Navy's actions this time. From a little knowledge of India in the military field, it can be seen that there are not many good ports in the Indian subcontinent, and India's coastline is quite smooth, which is different from that of a big country. Differently, the coastline of a large country looks smooth, but there are thorns on it.

Of course, this is not a major problem, but there are not many good natural harbors, and it is not a big problem to spend a little engineering transformation. If it becomes a big problem, it can only show that India does not have the uncanny craftsmanship of nature.

"Actually, it's useless for us to join. The fleet in the port of Malaya is dominated by battleships. The state is very similar to the German High Seas Fleet during World War I. Its purpose is to exist, and existence is everything. Two Queen Elizabeth-class ships, one One in Zanzibar and one in Bahrain, should we let Xiangjiang's Centaur aircraft carrier pass by?"

"In the current situation, the most suitable decision for the United Kingdom is to stand still. Anyway, the Andaman Islands are in our hands, no matter when there is time to act."

"Bahrain and Zanzibar are fine now. If the United States asks extra, it seems unreasonable." Marshal Charles frowned, as if wondering if he could help.

"It's better not to do this. The Middle East is the world's energy center. No matter what happens, you should not deploy important local military forces." Alan Wilson shook his head, "At least it's not that time yet, maybe the United States or the Soviet Union , and returned the same way.”

Just on the way, Britain began to plan for the United States to ask for assistance. What should I do? It's a bit too much for a rainy day. The Pacific Fleet is still far away.

After work, Alan Wilson walked out of Whitehall to criticize Monroe severely for fueling the fire of the US dispatched task force. Monroe blushed, she must be very ashamed.

Since the occurrence of unfavorable changes in Indonesia, a squadron of the Soviet Red Navy has been stationed in Indonesia, claiming to protect Indonesia from the threat of imperialism.

In fact, the Royal Navy Fleet of Malaya is facing off. In terms of tonnage, this fleet is incomparable with the Royal Pacific Fleet, but the huge fleet of Malaya is dominated by battleships.

In the next few days, the Indian army attacking the western front finally penetrated the Pakistani defenders here. At the same time, the Indian army on the north road and the Indian army on the east road have made great progress in penetrating into Bangladesh~www.mtlnovel. com~ The war situation in East Pakistan has changed abruptly.

In the Strait of Malacca, a task force consisting mainly of the USS Enterprise nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is passing through this golden waterway, while the Far East Joint Operations Command and the Pacific Fleet Command are discussing whether the Indonesian Soviet Red Navy fleet should leave the port. What? Even if it's too late.

In the end, the calm military leadership decided to kick the ball back to the mainland and leave it to the government to make a decision. At the same time, Alan Wilson was discussing post-war reconstruction with the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth and the Deputy Secretary-General of the Cabinet. Wick's phone call brought the discussion of the three to an end. "Secretary-General, Washington hopes that the United Kingdom can take some actions, Prevent the Soviet fleet from Indonesia from entering the Bay of Bengal."

"I remember the information from two days ago that the Soviet fleet had passed through the Tsushima Strait. Why didn't the Americans let the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force intercept it?" Alan Wilson, who was holding a microphone, cut, "The Malacca Strait is an important gold mine in the world." Waterways are not the private property of the UK, I think the Americans should be aware of the seriousness of this, not to mention that the opposite is Indonesia, when the time comes for the US to pat their butts and leave, we need to clean up the mess?"

"Does the Minister of Foreign Affairs know about this?" Hearing that Wick said no, Alan Wilson replied, "Inform the Minister of this matter first, and express the difficulties of the United Kingdom."

After Allen Wilson put down the phone, John Hunter said, "But then again, is it necessary to pay for the reconstruction of Bangladesh? This must control the investment."

"It's so simple, just print some money. As long as Bangladeshis recognize it, the British pound and gold have the same status." Alan Wilson whistled, "No one knows if you do it secretly. We are not the United States. Four or five hundred billion was printed at once."