BY VRISHANK MAHATME
New Delhi: As the stand-off with China continues at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh region, India’s close allies are pouring in support with fidelity in delivering high-priority ammunition and weapons for the Indian Armed Forces.
An in service Israeli air defence is soon expected to reach India, also France another close ally of India has pledged to deliver additional Rafale jets next month. The United States of America (USA) on the other hand has informed that they would be sending precision artillery. Further, Russia would make deliveries of weapons and arms worth a whopping $1 billion.
It may also be noted that the first set of Rafale fighter jets equipped with the world’s best long-range air-to-air missiles have touched down in India on July 27.
India has deployed air defence systems in the eastern Ladakh region, people close to this development said.
The air defence systems in the Indian Military include Akash, Israeli made SpyDer and the Russian made Pechora. ADS is a system, weapon, or technology involved in the detection, tracking, interception, and destruction of attacking missiles, helicopters, fighter jets and unmanned aerial vehicles.
As per sources, both India and China have deployed heavy reinforcements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), which includes tanks, fighter jets, artillery and missiles. Indian Forces have been put up on high alert and have been asked to maintain a strict vigil on the Chinese activities around the border, airspace and important sea lanes.
