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karatecatman
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 Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:27 pm Post subject: To fortify Arunachal, military takes over 5 air bases |
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http://indiatoday.intoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&issueid=111&id=62936&Itemid=1§ionid=114
To fortify Arunachal, military takes over 5 air bases
Shiv Aroor
(Headlines Today)
New Delhi
September 22, 2009
India has begun fortifying its borders in Arunachal Pradesh against China. As the first step, five air bases in the state have been taken over by the military.
On the night of September 18, the Pasighat, Tuting, Vijaynagar, Walong and Mechuka bases close to the China border were passed from the Airports Authority of India to the defence ministry.
Headlines Today has learnt that the five bases were transferred to the military authorities after a quick clearance from the Prime Minister's Office.
The bases were initially only to be upgraded by the defence ministry, but now it has been given full control.
Headlines Today has learnt that under military control, the five bases will be used by the air force and the army to increase surveillance across crucial stretches of the border with China.
The defence ministry has already drawn up a fresh airborne surveillance plan for the eastern sector. The plan will coincide with the visit of the Dalai Lama to Tawang in Arunachal.
After activating some air bases in Ladakh, the fortification of Arunachal Pradesh is being seen as a message to China that not only was the state a part of India, it was also being actively guarded.
More defence measures were in the pipeline in the state. These included the setting up of air force headquarters in the state and an airstrip for spy Drones at Anini.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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| I like their strategy! Rather than making all sorts of noises, do things at ground level. |
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vivekman
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| Aseem wrote: | | I like their strategy! Rather than making all sorts of noises, do things at ground level. |
True.
I am sure India does not want to be caught napping like in 1962. And in any case, the difference between the armed forces of China and India is huge.
- Vivek
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