AIRFIELDS IN TIBET
Air Force veteran Wing Cmdr J M Nath passes away
He had flown into Aksai Chin and Tibet and returned with valuable inputs on the ground situation and enemy troop activities there, both before and during the Indo-China war. Three years later, in September 1965, he was awarded another Maha Vir Chakra, this time for his role in the Indo-Pak war.
India plans 4 airports, 37 helipads for boosting Ladakh connectivity
ET has learnt that land has been identified for four new airports capable of handling wide bodied aircraft, including an alternate airfield for the town of Leh and a direct link to the Zanskar valley. An airport is also being planned near Changtang that links to Pangong Tso.
A year after Galwan clash: India fortifies east as distrust levels still high
Distrust levels with China remain high, with over 50,000 additional Indian troops posted in Ladakh as all flashpoints are yet to be resolved—some troops had been moved back in winters but have been redeployed now as the PLA continues its war exercises in Tibet.
Around two dozen Chinese fighter jets carried out exercise opposite Eastern Ladakh as India watched closely
The Chinese fighter aircraft activities took place from its bases including the Hotan, Gar Gunsa and Kashgar airfields which have been upgraded recently to enable operations by all types of fighters along with concrete structures to hide away the presence of the number of fighters present at its different airbases, the sources said.
IAF watching Chinese bases, sure of matching air power
There has been “no major or fresh infusion of assets” by the People’s Liberation Army-Air Force at Hotan and Kashgar in Xinjiang as well as Gargunsa, Lhasa-Gonggar and Shigatse airbases said defence sources. But the Indian Army and IAF moved forward surface-to-air missiles and other such systems to tackle aerial threats.
Ready to deal with any situation along LAC in Ladakh: IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria
"We fly whatever is required in response to any situation.It includes combat air patrol when it is required," he told reporters after reviewing a combined passing-out parade of officers at the IAF academy in Dundigal.
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China's BRI to exploit natural resources, says Tibetan leader
Touted as Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambitious project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) focuses on improving connectivity and cooperation among Asian countries, Africa, China and Europe.
Budget crunch hits IAF's new arms deals, upgrade of airbases
The IAF had asked for Rs 77,695 cr under the capital outlay in the 2018-2019 budget, but got only Rs 35,770 cr.
Airfields in Tibet lack military infrastructure for offensive operations: Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa
The Air chief's remarks come against the backdrop of the recent Doklam stand-off with China which ended after both the countries disengaged troops following a prolonged face-off.
Indian forces capable of targeting terror camps across LoC: Arup Raha, IAF chief
Arup Raha said that the forces have the capability to strike at terror camps, but the intent and decision will have to be taken by the political leadership.
Dhola-Sadiya bridge not enough, China still miles ahead of India in infrastructure along LAC
As there are limited flights to the airfields, the main access to the LAC is through narrow dirt tracks, which can take hours and sometimes days to cover.
Indian Air Force is in crisis, says US think tank
"Resolving India's airpower crisis, therefore, should be a priority for New Delhi," Tellis says in his report running in more than 60 pages.
Chance of a two-pronged war is remote as bilateral ties with China are on upswing
IAF will have to deploy two Sukhois to tackle each F-16. IAF, of course, has already inducted over 200 of the 272 Sukhois contracted from Russia for $12 bn.
No alarm along lines of actual control: Officials
‘Red flag’, the official said, is a state of alarm that will be caused if the Chinese PLA forces cross any of the 11 bridges, which they have built over the Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) river.
Significant increase in Chinese aircraft in Tibet Autonomous Region: IAF Chief B S Dhanoa
Dhanoa highlighted the strength of the Indian Air Force. “The IAF is the largest air force among Asian democracies and has the capability to respond fastest,” he said.
China unveils first stealth fighter, Pakistan eyes export variant
Experts added that if China is to deploy J-20 targeting India, it will do that only when the maintenance and operation of the aircraft in plain bases becomes mature.
China has turned Tibetan Plateau into vast military zone: CGTC
China has turned the Tibetan Plateau into a "vast military zone" deploying a large number of troops with most of them along the Indian sub-continent.
Government is taking steps to boost border infrastructure: Arun Jaitley
The Modi government has said that several steps are being taken to strengthen infrastructure along the border areas.
'India, China facing off as Tibet is no longer a buffer zone'
India and China are increasingly facing off each other because Tibet is no longer a "buffer zone" between them, Lobsang Sangay said.
BORDER FOLLIES: Red tape, green clearances and excessive caution seriously hamper infrastructure development along the LAC
Just 17 of the 73 “strategic’’ roads — which add up to 3,808-km — identified for construction along the LAC have been fully completed till now.
India hopes to implement second phase of China border upgrade project by mid-2013
Half a century after the border war between the two Asian giants, a host of factors are now forcing the huge militarization along the border.
PK Dhumal flays China for violation of Indian airspace
Himachal chief minister P K Dhumal today accused the UPA government for not taking a serious notice of Chinese interference along the Tibet border.
India tells China to stop infrastructure work in PoK
India has asked China to stop its infrastructure development activities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, even as it keeps a close watch on Beijing's "rapid" development of strategic roads.
Beijing was asked to stop infrastructure work in PoK: A K Antony
Expressing concern over Chinese activities in PoK, India said it has asked Beijing to stop its infrastructure development work there.
China has five airbases, extensive rail-road networks in Tibet: Antony
Apart from nuclear missile bases in Qinghai province which clearly target India, China has built five fully-operational airbases, an extensive rail network and over 58,000 km of roads in Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR).
$4.1 bn C-17 aircraft deal set to get bigger, 6 more coming
The biggest Indo-US defence deal in the pipeline, the $4.1-billion for 10 C-17 Globemaster-III giant strategic airlift aircraft, could get even bigger.
$4.1 bn C-17 aircraft deal set to get bigger, 6 more coming
The biggest Indo-US defence deal in the pipeline, the $4.1-billion for 10 C-17 Globemaster-III giant strategic airlift aircraft, could get even bigger.
IAF going in for massive upgrade of airfields, helipads
This will not only bolster operational logistics and flexibility on both the eastern and western fronts with China and Pakistan, but also make IAF airbases more accessible to civilian aircraft.
India to deploy Akash missiles in North-East to deter China
India plans to progressively base six surface-toair Akash missile squadrons in the North-East to counter the threat posed by Chinese fighters, helicopters and drones in the region.
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