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Its the deployment of ABG (Armored Brigade Group) in that region which shows that Indian Army wants to use Armor even in mountains and is willing to pay the cost for high altitude armor operations, just like its paying the price in Siachen. There are said to be 2 x T-90 Regiments, 1 x T-72 Regiment and 2 x BMP-2 Mechanised Infantry Regiments. That makes up roughly 177 MBT's and 100-120 BMP-2's. It should have related Artillery and AD assets attached to it. Indian Armor is said to be deployed against Chinese Ground forces which could lead a multi prong attack into Indian region. These Indian forces are supposed to be backed up by Para-Troopers and could also have UAV support.@Signalian my dear Pak,
Have you kept an eye on GanguTerroristArmy excercises in Ladkh? Anything special this time... in terms of number of troops, equipment, tactics and overall integeration of battlegroup?
Also, something to take into consieration... Trump said that there is going to be TriServices excercises between the two countries in November this year... something called AngryTiger or something... quite obviously it would be directed at China...and as byproduct on us...
Most interesting would be the areas where these excercises would be held along with the scope ... plus troops/equipment...the usual.
I still beleive a WinterWar is a distinct possibility... would be massive air campaign... given GanguTerroristArmy has more helis as you have highlighted already....
Question: What are the possible scenarios of the attack?
How many fronts can be opened against us simultaneouly?
Western borders first?
What FacistModi said in Huston... we need to take that seriously... they are itching for war and finish us off/ or hurt us in such a way that we won't be able to stand up for decades.. and of course, AJK/GB endgame.
Let us hear from you!
India has correctly assessed this region for armor/mechanized combat, but its a valley nonetheless, which is almost enclosed from all sides, so although the room to maneuver is present, it still doesn't give rise to opportunities of armored warfare such as flanking maneuvers or blitzkrieg.
Operationally, its important to point out that these armored forces were air-lifted into the region,which shows;
1. India Army can be expected to air lift armor into forward zones during a war with Pakistan or China.This air lift could occur in any region. 12-15 MBTs air lifted towards a critical sector can tilt a skirmish in India's favor or even save a threatened sector. This is almost what happened in 47-48 to save Srinagar, the troops landing at Srinagar airport saved the city from falling along with their armored cars.
2. Even if the area to maneuver in Ladakh is limited which means it might not be possible to throw in all MBT's into combat when the skirmish or war starts, IA will deploy some Tank squadrons with Infantry Battalions, which will give effective fire power against Chinese. The rest of the Tank squadrons will be be held in reserve for counter attacking the Chinese. So operationally, its a good idea to move in 150+ Tanks with crews into the region, instead of keeping a minimal deterrence of just a regiment. It also means that spares and reinforcements won't be required on urgent basis, which lifts the burden from Logistics. I am not sure about Chinese deployments but there could be Type-96 or a Lighter Tank deployed in this region against Indian Army. India has seen Type-96 closely in Tank Biathlon, where as Chinese have been up against T-72 B3 and IA T-90, so both armies have extensively observed the rival tanks and would have deduced their strengths and weaknesses.
3. These Tanks landed at Leh airport and moved east-wards to be deployed in southern east region. What if next time, Indian tanks landing at Leh Airport start moving west-wards along the SriNagar-Leh Highway towards AJK ? Thats where the threat lies for Pakistan. They might not be able to reach Batalik or Kargil, neither operate at those peaks, but they could block a Pakistani Advance towards Leh. Even if IA deploys a Squadron worth of T-90 Tanks (12-15), to block PA approach towards Leh, this could completely halt the advance of Pakistani Forces (if there was any from kargil or Batalik). One of the reasons is that FCNA and GB scouts do not conduct excercises with or against MBT's and IFVs and APCs. They will require support from Artillery or Probably from PAF to take on IA T-90's. Otherwise they would require use of ATGM. So far the use of ATGM on LOC is against static targets like bunkers, whose weaponry (LMG/Sniper etc) cannot retaliate against PA troops firing ATGM's. The T-90 will not be stationary and it will definitely fire with its 125 mm. Both the ATGM and the 125mm cannon require LOS.
I thought you should have been more concerned about Indian T-90's deployed in Akhnoor Region.
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