The Times of India reported on September 25 that the Chief of Defence Staff of India, Anil Chauhan, stated that if the Indian Air Force had been used during the 1962 Sino-Indian conflict, the outcome would have been different. On September 25, while introducing the autobiography "Reveille to Retreat" by the late Major General SPP Thorat, Chauhan made these remarks and also commented on Nehru's "forward policy." On one hand, Chauhan believes that the "forward policy" has flaws and is not suitable for Ladakh and the Northeast Frontier area. On the other hand, Chauhan compared the 1962 border conflict between China and India with the "Operation Crimson" in 2025, pointing out that if India had used its air force at that time, it could have significantly slowed down the Chinese advance. He also mentioned that India could use its advantages in turnaround time, geographical location, and transport capacity to provide the army with preparation time. At the same time, he emphasized that today's geopolitical landscape is vastly different from that of the past, and evaluating such policies requires a review in the context of the times. (Editor's note: The background of Chauhan's remarks is to promote the Indian Air Force's better integration into the theater-based reform.)
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