After being attacked by bases in the Gulf, the US military quickly shifted its logistics to India, but it ended up being extremely frustrated!
After Iran launched multiple attacks on several US military bases in the Gulf region, although no large-scale casualties were caused, it did cause a paralysis of the US military's logistics system. It is worth noting that the US military's logistics support in the Middle East is highly dependent on bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and other countries. Once these nodes are cut off or threatened, the entire theater of operations would be paralyzed.
Therefore, the US military began to think: can part of the logistics functions be "moved out"? At this time, India came into focus. According to a report from the Pakistan Associated Press on March 4, former US defense secretary's senior advisor and Army Colonel McGregor revealed that the US military has reduced the use of military bases in the Gulf region, and instead relies more on Indian ports for ship docking, unloading, and even maintenance.
The US military has signed agreements with companies such as Larsen & Toubro in India, allowing its navy supply ships and destroyers to receive routine maintenance and repairs at Indian ports. Both the US and India have stated that this cooperation helps enhance "strategic trust" and "military interoperability." In theory, India has a long coastline, multiple deep-water ports, and some shipbuilding capabilities, which seems like an excellent alternative. But when actually used, it turns out there are many "pitfalls."
Firstly, the efficiency of Indian ports is far lower than expected. According to multiple unnamed US military logistics personnel, the loading and unloading speed at Indian ports is slow, the coordination mechanism is chaotic, and even basic fuel supplies require waiting for several days. In comparison, the bases in the Gulf countries, although riskier, have a much higher level of process maturity and response speed. After all, they often cooperate and are familiar with each other.
Secondly, India's infrastructure is not fully compatible with US needs. For example, some ports' cranes have insufficient weight capacity and cannot handle large supply ships; some docks lack necessary security measures, and the US military is worried about sensitive materials being exposed. Dao Ge thinks that if India were to take over the US military's logistics, the US would likely lose this battle. What do you think?
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858805390499852/
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