India’s strategic Defense: A big reality of 2026 How did that attack by the Indian Air Force change the strategy of the neighboring country?

News India Live, Digital Desk: We often hear news of tension between neighboring countries, but there are some incidents whose impact is felt not for months or years, but for decades. We are talking about the strategic strength of the Indian Air Force (IAF), whose echoes are being heard today even in the year 2026. You will be surprised to know that even today, Pakistan has not been able to complete the repair work of the airbases and military infrastructure of Pakistan which were targeted by India. The injury, the pain of which is still there, is quite interesting. The information that is coming out with the help of defense experts and satellite images is quite interesting. It is reported that traces of damage caused at many major bases of Pakistani Air Force can be seen even in the beginning of 2026. Usually, armies repair their outposts and bases immediately, but when the damage is so deep that both budget and technology fall short, then the picture is similar to what is currently visible across the border. Why so much delay in repairs? The question arises that why is it taking so many years for Pakistan to repair these airbases? Some big reasons behind this are understandable: Deep damage: Indian attacks were so precise that the roots of the infrastructure were shaken. Economic crisis: It is not hidden from anyone that the economic condition of the neighboring country is delicate. In such a situation, spending heavily on the army and bringing back the same shine again is a daunting task for them. Strategic pressure: Constant vigil on the Indian border and modern defense system have forced Pakistan to make repeated changes in the design of its airbases. Is this a diplomatic victory for India? To call it merely a military attack would probably be an understatement. This is the result of India’s ‘strategic depth’. When we look back in the year 2026, we understand that India not only intimidated the enemy but also pushed it back technically and fundamentally. Today the situation is such that Pakistan is stuck between defense budget and repairing, while the Indian Air Force has become stronger by being equipped with modern drones and indigenous technology. A new era: In today’s time, war is fought not only on the border, but also at the level of logistics and infrastructure. India has made it clear what are the consequences of playing with its sovereignty. This ongoing repair struggle in Pakistan is a testimony to this. It remains to be seen in the coming days what new twists and turns will come in defense and geopolitics, but for now it is certain that India’s injury is still doing its job.