Apropos the news report "Navy eyes high-tech options for future aircraft carriers" (May 31), the future belongs to drones that can fly from aircraft carriers and the US Navy is using such vehicles. India should have nuclear aircraft carriers, with high-tech options like airborne early warning systems and electro-magnetic aircraft launch system. It can develop these because it has a vast network of engineering colleges, Indian Institutes of Technology, research and development institutes, the Defence Research and Development Organisation and a robust private sector. We need policies to develop capabilities and a goal for zero imports. A strong navy is essential to safeguard sea routes. China is fast developing the capability for aircraft carriers and anti-ship missiles, which even the US has taken note of.
Deendayal M Lulla, Mumbai
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