“不论谁控制了印度洋,谁就控制了亚洲。印度洋是通向7个海的要冲,21世纪世界的命运将在印度洋上见分晓。”这是美国海军著名战略家马汉说过的一句名言。印度人多年来信奉这句话,一直大力发展远洋海军。而航空母舰是远洋海军必不可少的装备,要想控制印度洋,必须装备航空母舰。对这一观点,印度也坚信不疑。 “Whoever controls the Indian Ocean controls Asia, the Indian Ocean is the gateway to the seven seas and the fate of the 21st century world will be seen in the Indian Ocean.” "This is what the famous naval strategist Mahan said A famous saying Indians have believed these words for many years and have been making great efforts to develop the ocean navy. The aircraft carrier is an indispensable equipment for ocean-going navies, in order to control the Indian Ocean, aircraft carriers must be equipped. India is also convinced of this view.