TLDR; India’s strike on militant bases following the Pahalgam attack is not just a military response — it’s the culmination of decades of investment in indigenous defense, space, and technological capabilities.  This post reflects on the quiet revolution that my generation of Indians has witnessed , the unsung heroes behind it, and why China, not Pakistan, is the real competition India must measure itself against. Today, India struck 9 militant bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in response to the dastardly attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. As I sat at my home enjoying a cup of tea, made more enjoyable by the unseasonal rains in Mumbai, I felt nothing but a deep sense of gratitude towards so many fellow countrymen who made this possible. So many of my generation have been witness to the quiet revolution that we have seen in India — not just of economic progress but also of indigenous military superiority. On one hand, we enjoyed the fruits of ec...