SOURCE: ASIANINTERCEPT.COM
India’s recent decision to initiate the acquisition process for its second indigenous aircraft carrier, the Indian Aircraft Carrier-II (IAC-II), holds significant strategic implications for the region, particularly for Japan.
As Dr. Rupakjyoti Borah, Senior Research Fellow at the Japan Forum for Security Studies, rightly points out, this move comes at a crucial time. The Chinese Navy has rapidly expanded in recent years, becoming the world’s largest in terms of sheer numbers. This development has understandably raised concerns for India, which views China as a potential competitor in the Indian Ocean region.