India hasn't ignored the possibility of a two-front war at a time when Beijing's strategic intentions remain unclear.
If such a scenario were to crop up, the Indian strategy would revolve around defeating Pakistan and holding China, experts said.
China is hard to beat in terms of sheer numbers. The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) reportedly operates upwards of 3,500 aircraft, though much of the inventory consists of outdated designs. In comparison, the IAF has a fleet of 600-plus fighters.
