Those MiG-29Ks wont be coming within the next 4-5 years. It will take a minimum of that long to get the Gorshkov refurbed with jump ramp et al. And the Viraat+SHAR combo is slated to be around for six years or so.... incidentally, you guys did a super job in building that ship
Those Derbys are needed NOW. Of course, we're more a white water navy than a blue water one so the Su-30MKI Mk.2s (aided by the Il-78MKI) will be able to provide some top cover in a shooting war against our friendly western neighbour.... but how long?
While we're at it... how does one stop the PJ-10 Brahmos? I mean, apart from taking out the launch platform, obviously. WHat current SAMs have a hope of getting to the missile first?