Although the Indian Air Force lost in the India-Pakistan air war, it still has considerable advantages at the strategic and operational levels, and it's not true that all Indian aircraft would crash or explode as soon as they take off. Currently, the airports deployed by our military on the frontline of the western border are mainly civil-military joint airports, which have significant limitations in terms of operational efficiency compared to military airports. Among these, the airports in the Tibet region are mainly high-altitude or even ultra-high altitude airports, so their support capabilities and operational efficiency are further reduced.

Deploying front-line aviation forces on the plateau is too costly. India has low altitudes and a dense network of airports; to make up for this gap would be too unprofitable and may not be effective. In small skirmishes, we can hold the line, and if they invade, we can withdraw first and then strike back strongly.

Some people think that the Indian Air Force is also very powerful. However, some people even say that the Indian Air Force is stronger than ours. Let me ask, are our fifth-generation and sixth-generation fighters produced just to sit idle? Moreover, our fifth-generation fighters can also be deployed on the plateau, but since we are not in a state of war now, there is no need to deploy them.

That's it. We have built enough airports in the plateau area for supply and combat operations. In fact, our air force is sufficient to suppress the Indian Air Force. However, some opinions believe that the Indian Air Force has more practical combat experience. If that's the case, the Pakistani Air Force has even more practical combat experience, and each time they beat the Indians badly.

Therefore, we can look at India with a little more respect, but we should not overestimate it. India is suitable only as a training partner, not as a main competitor. Although India has a large number of fourth-generation fighters, their maintenance is generally poor, and their performance is average. Although the Rafale fighter has strength, India cannot fully utilize it.

In summary, the situation in India is under our control. Moreover, in reality, India's main aircraft are stationed in the central and southern regions of the country. They cannot deploy aircraft to the front lines. Otherwise, their airports would be completely destroyed by rockets and artillery in a moment, and all the aircraft would be damaged.

Therefore, the airports on the plateau are only temporary backup options. When it comes to deploying aircraft, it is safer to do so below India, in safe areas. When the time comes, we can use long-range rockets to destroy the Indian airports, which is no problem!

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