China is going big on cranking up military infra along the Line of Actual Control, recent intel inputs and satellite images have shown. PLA has also augmented their positions and deployed more fighter planes in India-facing military air bases.
India remains the world's largest arms importer, accounting for 9.8% of total global imports in 2019-2023. Despite the government's efforts to build a strong defence-industrial base, India's arms imports increased by 4.7% in the past five years.
Rajat PanditNew Delhi: India is closely tracking another Chinese survey and research vessel, equipped with advanced surveillance equipment, now on its.
These projects, vital for strengthening India s military preparedness in response to China s expanding capabilities, include the procurement of 97 Tejas Mark-1A fighters, the construction of a second indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-2), and the acquisition of 156 Prachand helicopters.
India News: During the 19th round of military talks, India asked China to withdraw forward deployed troops and restore Indian soldiers' patrolling rights in Depsa