Role of The Indian Navy.

I believe, that The Indian Navy should be a strong Navy, not out of necessity, but out of choice. The Indian Navy must closely cooperate with the other maritime powers, so that India, and the maritime interests of other sea faring nations are best served. Perhaps, the services of the Navy, in military engagement, would never be required, if we follow such a path. The Indian Navy must seamlessly adapt to the different operations, and capabilities of the other maritime powers. That the United States is a close associate, there is no doubt. But, there should be no need for cooperation, between the two maritime powers. India, as I have mentioned before, does not need a strong Navy, as much as do other maritime nations. All the defense requirements of land, sea, and air, are however to be given equal consideration, when considering what their apparently equitable operation, and requirements are to be. Since, the navy is to operate on the high seas, and also, since land and air engagements are not of the same nature, due to the scope of the corresponding medium of engagement, in combat, in very tangible terms, The Indian Armed Forces must maintain an equitable balance, of the three military forces, as is deemed fit. All the three military forces are but different arms of the same military.
How should India operate her powerful Navy? India must, foremost, protect her maritime commercial interests, and as a consequence, protect the commercial interests, of others. India has trading relations with many nations, due to her very varied and complex business interests. The many nations who trade with India, would want to continue, their vibrant economic activity with India, and would be eager to do so. The Indian Navy may, if they so see fit, continue with naval exercises, so that the other nations are not unnecessarily diverted in attention, by the exercises. I hope, that the Indian Navy is not required to project her force, on any maritime power for an unnecessary cause in the future.