[Williams]

It’s not even nuclear, I gather this means India plans on being able to hold its own in a border dispute, but they will get overwhelmed in an all out land war. At that point, they probably rely on us and Russia to stop the Chinese.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

It’s not even nuclear, I gather this means India plans on being able to hold its own in a border dispute, but they will get overwhelmed in an all out land war. At that point, they probably rely on us and Russia to stop the Chinese.

If they have a single brain in their collective head, they'll rely on a credible nuclear deterrent.

[aegiscg47]

My bet is on the Indians this time around. Their air force and navy are very professional, have good quality equipment, and train more in operational settings than the Chinese do. I recall an article that they did pretty well at a Red Flag exercise a few years back, so this is not going to be a walkover for the Chinese. Also, if I recall, the area that is contested isn't the easiest to get large forces into, so my guess is that there will be some limited air combat, exchanges of artillery fire, then some limited ground operations, followed by both sides calling it a day.

[Cronos]

I don't think they would get overwhelmed in an all out land war. the last time around was in 1962 when Nehru actually believed the Chinese lie of "brothers" and didn't get the army prepared.

now the indian pilots, soldiers etc are better armed, trained and prepared, plus they are angry with the Chinese for the 62 defeat -- the Chinese are cocky in comparison.