- Chinook, Mirage, Rafale, Sukhoi fighter jets of Air Force landed at China border

- China's intransigence remains the same: now looking towards Doklam, increasing infrastructure

New Delhi: Fighter Jets of the Indian Air Force have conducted an exercise on Thursday after Chinese troops attempted infiltration in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh. The Air Force has started a major two-day exercise on Thursday and Friday, in which Sukhoi and fighter jets are also participating. The exercise also includes fighter jets, attack helicopters and cargo planes. This exercise proves how prepared Indian soldiers are to face any situation. On the other hand, after eyeing eastern Ladakh and Tawang sector, China has now started efforts to capture Doklam area of ​​Sikkim sector. The Indian Air Force is conducting this exercise at a time when the Chinese army tried to capture the Indian post in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector on December 9. Four air force bases in the north-east, including Tezpur, Chabua, Jorhat and Hashimara, are participating in the Air Force exercise. All Airmen of this Air Force Station are kept active and on alert. Sukhoi-30, Rafale, Mirage-2000, Apache attack helicopter, Chinook heavy transport helicopter, C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft have joined in this Air Force exercise.

All the resources along with Air Force pilots will be used in this exercise. Along with fighter jets, cargo transportation, mutual communication, fast and timed action will also be examined. On the first day of a tense situation with the Chinese military, the Indian Air Force has begun testing its military capabilities covering the entire northeastern region near the Line of Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh.

An Air Force official said, the purpose of this study is to test the preparedness of the Air Force to face any kind of challenges. Apart from the Rafale and Sukhoi, all frontline fighter jets will continue the exercise on Friday. After the standoff with the Chinese Army on the LAC in Tawang, the Air Force has increased its vigilance more than before and has also started aerial patrolling in the area of ​​Arunachal Pradesh.

On the other hand, along with the frontline of Eastern Ladakh, the Army and the Air Force have increased their operational activity along the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim region. It is because of this precaution of the Indian army that the infiltration intentions of the Chinese soldiers are failing. Amid this increased activity of the Air Force, the last Rafale from France also joined its fold on Thursday. The Air Force tweeted about the arrival of the 36th Rafale. A fleet of 18 Rafale aircraft is based in Ambala. Additionally, the eastern arch at Hasimara also has a fleet of Rafales. The final Rafale jet from France has joined the Hasimara-based fleet.

Meanwhile, the Chinese army, which failed to capture the Indian post in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, has once again turned its sights on Galwan and Doklam. There is evidence of infiltration of Chinese troops in these areas. China has stepped up infrastructure development not only in Ladakh and Tawang but also near Doklam. Here it is building roads, bridges. In short, China is doing everything here, which can help it in case of war.

In addition, the Chinese army has built a bridge over the Torsa Canal to reach the Jampheri Ridge in Doklam, Sikkim. Even in June 2017, a 72-hour standoff between Indian and Chinese troops took place in Doklam, even as China tried to cross the Torsa Canal. If the Chinese army reaches Jampheri, India's Siliguri corridor will become a threat. Siliguri Corridor can be directly overlooked from Jampheri Ridge.