- Possibility of 19th round of Corps Commander meeting between India and China today
- A large number of fighter jets, including Rafale and MiG-29, were deployed for air patrolling after the Galwan violence.
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NEW DELHI: India has moved its army troops and weapons including tanks along the eastern Ladakh border at a rapid pace after the Galwan Valley clash, the most violent in recent times since the 1962 war between India and China. At this time, the Air Force airlifted approximately 68,000 personnel and 90 tanks and other equipment to the eastern Ladakh border in a very short time, said top sources in the Defense and Security Department. The 19th phase of Corps Commander level meeting between India and China is likely to be held on Monday. The last meeting was held on July 23.
In the 19th round of Corps Commanders meeting between India and China, military officials of both the countries are likely to discuss a wide range of issues. Despite the four-phase withdrawal of troops from the border fronts on the LAC, more than 60,000 troops and sophisticated weapons, including artillery, are still deployed on border fronts such as Galwan Valley, Pangong Tso Lake, Gogra and Hot Spring. Meanwhile, sources in the Defense Department detailed India's preparations after the Galwan Violence.
Sources in the Defense Department said that India and China had the most violent clash in recent times on June 15, 2020. Following the incident, the Indian Air Force put several squadrons of its fighter jets on 'ready status'. Not only this, he deployed Su-30 MKI and Jaguar fighter jets in eastern Ladakh to monitor enemy deployments 24 hours a day and gather intelligence.
Sources said that the Air Force's strategic airlift capability has increased significantly in recent times. Rapid deployment of troops to various hard-to-reach areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) under the special campaign. Troops and weapons including tanks were delivered to the front in a very short period of time from the Air Force Transport Barracks. The Air Force also deployed a large number of remotely piloted aircraft in the region to keep a close eye on Chinese activities amid rising tensions between the two countries.
Air Force planes airlifted several divisions of the Indian Army, including over 68,000 personnel, over 90 tanks, approximately 330 BMP fighter vehicles of the Army, radar systems, cannons and many other armaments, sources said. He added that a total of 9,000 tonnes of goods were transferred from the Air Force's transport fleet. This reflects the growing tactical airlift capabilities of the Air Force. The exercise also includes C-130J Super Hercules and C-17 Globemaster aircraft.
A large number of fighter jets, including Rafale and MiG-29, were deployed for air patrolling after the Galwan violence. Various Air Force helicopters were deployed to deliver ammunition and military equipment to the mountainous areas. Sources said that the surveillance range of Su-30 MKI and Jaguar fighter planes is about 50 km. was He kept a close eye on the position and movements of the Chinese troops. He installed various radars of the Air Force and deployed guided weapons for surface-to-air flow on the LAC front in the region.
India has lost approximately 3,500 km of friction with China in eastern Ladakh. Emphasis has been placed on developing infrastructure along the Long Line of Control. After June 2020, the Army has taken several steps to enhance its combat capability. In addition, the M-777 ultra-light howitzer cannon capable of being easily transported in mountainous areas near the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh has been deployed.
