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ISLAMABAD (February 19 2010): Taking the concept of a two front war with Pakistan and China a step further, India has launched an ambitious military buildup plan along the disputed Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Indian media.
Indian response, spread over next five years, shall see raising of mountain infantry formations, building up IAF assets, deployment of anti-aircraft Akash missile batteries, besides deploying ballistic missiles capable of striking deep inside the Chinese hinterland.
Arunachal Pradesh, claimed by China as its territory, is witnessing enhanced Indian force levels where two specialised mountain infantry divisions and an artillery brigade are being raised and stationed by 2012. In addition two Sukhoi 30MKI squadrons have been placed each at Tezpur and Chabua in Assam.
Guarding these assets are eight Akash air defence squadrons, which shall be deployed in Arunachal Pradesh by 2015; the first one becoming operational by 2011. India is also planning to extend its missile coverage of China by deploying 3500 KM Agni-III and the under development 5000 KM Agni-V as soon as possible; Agni III reaching operational status by 2011-2012.
According to analysts Indian force goals now envision a hostile posture against China in the backdrop of a disputed 4057 KM long LAC; without thinning out deployment against Pakistan. To this end, its military budget has undergone a massive rise. According to Military Balance 2012, compiled by Institute of Strategic studies, India has boosted defence spending by 21 percent in 2009, making it one of the leading military spenders in the world.
Copyright Associated Press of Pakistan, 2010
Business Recorder [Pakistan's First Financial Daily]
Indian response, spread over next five years, shall see raising of mountain infantry formations, building up IAF assets, deployment of anti-aircraft Akash missile batteries, besides deploying ballistic missiles capable of striking deep inside the Chinese hinterland.
Arunachal Pradesh, claimed by China as its territory, is witnessing enhanced Indian force levels where two specialised mountain infantry divisions and an artillery brigade are being raised and stationed by 2012. In addition two Sukhoi 30MKI squadrons have been placed each at Tezpur and Chabua in Assam.
Guarding these assets are eight Akash air defence squadrons, which shall be deployed in Arunachal Pradesh by 2015; the first one becoming operational by 2011. India is also planning to extend its missile coverage of China by deploying 3500 KM Agni-III and the under development 5000 KM Agni-V as soon as possible; Agni III reaching operational status by 2011-2012.
According to analysts Indian force goals now envision a hostile posture against China in the backdrop of a disputed 4057 KM long LAC; without thinning out deployment against Pakistan. To this end, its military budget has undergone a massive rise. According to Military Balance 2012, compiled by Institute of Strategic studies, India has boosted defence spending by 21 percent in 2009, making it one of the leading military spenders in the world.
Copyright Associated Press of Pakistan, 2010
Business Recorder [Pakistan's First Financial Daily]