The Dabolim Naval Angle Sir, There could be speculation and speculation about the reasons behind the Naval logic and neccessity to retain Dabolim as a base for the defence of the country. Philip our in-house 'AIR EXPERT" has given some speculation/reasons. May I take the liberty to add some more speculations based on land and water aspects: a)DABOLIM TO KARACHI is the shortest NAVIGABLE, repeat NAVIGABLE distance. b)Dabolim to Karachi is the most direct and shortest distance for launch of TORPEDOES/UNDERWATER MISSILES, whether for ATTACK or DEFENCE. c) After occeanographic surveys it has been decided that underwater formations afford "sonographic muffling, and deception" characteristics than available at Seabird, Karwar. Masking of sonar signatures for DEFENCE AND ATTACK. d)A paradigm shift in defence perceptions ,not unlike paradigm shifts in earlier siting considerations of NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS across the world. The earlier considerations determined siting of nuclear facilities deep within the territories of a Nation. New doctrinal concepts favour siting of nuclear installations close to own borders such that in event of attack,WIND direction, WATER currents would carry nuclear fallouts to adversary country.(eg Kahuta in Pakistan etc etc etc) e)The neccessity to deter attack against STRATEGIC NATIONAL ASSETS like the INSTITUTE OF OCCEANOGRAPHY, THE INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM SAFETY, etc ,etc, etc,located in the State of Goa. f) The neccessity to secure Goan coastal waters and ports which are the LAUNCHPAD for STRATEGIC INDIAN EXPEDITIONS TO THE POLAR REGIONS AND TO ANTARTICA. g) The neccessity to have "lateral seperation in time and space" to lauch pre-emptive/retaliatory attacks against an ADVERSARY threatening IndiaS NUCLEAR ASSETS at KAIGA, in Karnataka.
I shall be glad to "speculate" further if neccessary in the DEFENCE OF OUR COUNTRY. LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA. MAY THEY CONTINUE TO AFFORD SHELTER TO DISPOSSED PEOPLE EVEN THOUGH THEY LATER TURN OUT TO BE INGRATES. MAY THE CITIZENS OF THIS REPUBLIC EVER PROSPER. Gerry Ferns __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
