China developing new fighter aircraft base near Ladakh

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

The base is coming up between the existing airbases of Kashgar and Hogan which have been carrying out fighter operations along the Indian borders for a long time.

Seeking to overcome limitations in its fighter aircraft operations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India, China is developing an airbase for fighter aircraft operations close to the Eastern Ladakh area in Shakche town in the Xinjiang province.

"The base is coming up between the existing airbases of Kashgar and Hogan which have been carrying out fighter operations along the Indian borders for a long time. This new base for fighter operations will fill up the gap for the Chinese Air Force in this region," government sources told ANI.

Shakche town already has an airbase and that is being upgraded for fighter aircraft operations, they said.

The sources added that the base would be ready for fighter aircraft operations in near future and the work has been expedited on it.

The gap between the existing air bases in China close to the LAC for fighter aircraft operations was around 400 kms but this would be bridged with the operationalisation of the Shakche airfield.

The Indian agencies are also keeping a close watch on an airfield near the Uttarakhand border in Barahoti with China where the Chinese have brought in a large number of unmanned aerial vehicles which are continuously flying in that region.

Recently, the Chinese Air Force held an exercise in the new inning of the summer near the Indian territories and the sorties were undertaken by them mainly from the Hogan, Kashgar and Gar Gunsa airfields.

The drills were watched closely by the Indian side and the Indian side was at a high state of readiness during that period.

The Chinese Air Force has traditionally been weak in this part of the LAC with India which has a number of airfields in the relatively short distance airfields along the LAC and has an adage over the Chinese Air Force in terms of strike capability.

The Chinese side has strengthened its air defence further in the area with the deployment of their S-400 air defence systems imported from Russia even as India has deployed a large number of systems to take care of the Chinese fighter aircraft fleet, in case it is required ever.

The Indian side has also deployed a number of fighter aircraft at the Leh and other forward airbases which can take on both China and Pakistan simultaneously from its bases in Ladakh.

The deployment of the Rafale fighter aircraft at the Ambala and Hashimara airbases and their operationalisation has also given a boost to India's readiness against the Chinese.

China developing new fighter aircraft base near Ladakh

The base is coming up between the existing airbases of Kashgar and Hogan which have been carrying out fighter operations along the Indian borders for a long time.

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China developing new fighter aircraft base near Ladakh

"The base is coming up between the existing airbases of Kashgar and Hogan which have been carrying out fighter operations along the Indian borders for a long time. This new base for fighter operations will fill up the gap for the Chinese Air Force in this region," government sources told ANI.

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[PakFactor]

 

[Beidou2020]

Everyone is looking forward to the next beating the PLA will inflict on the hopeless and hapless Indian military

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

Everyone is looking forward to the next beating the PLA

It looks like a regular affair now, few years ago it happened in Doklam as well.

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

India can never compete with China, the costs involved to match China will make it BANKRUPT one day.

 

[vishwambhar]

Thanks God..... now we have AKASH NG too.....

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

Thanks God..... now we have AKASH NG too.....

Will it actually work! some dodgy wiring or electronics might ruin the day.

 

[GumNaam]

Thanks God..... now we have AKASH NG too.....

poor indian helicopters...

 

[siegecrossbow]

poor indian helicopters...

I think the choppers are safe. After all, Akash needs to be able to hit them in order for friendly fire to happen.

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

Amid the prevailing tensions with India, China has been steadily ramping up its air infrastructure at strategic locations along the border with India. This includes developing at least 16 airports.

China has been ramping up its air force facilities by constructing new or expanding its existing airbases in areas bordering India. At least 16 locations, including those close to Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and even opposite Uttarakhand, not too far away from the India-Nepal-Tibet tri-junction have been identified in intelligence reports.

Most of these are in the Xinjiang province that shares borders with India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Russia, among others.

The region also shares borders with Ladakh that has been the focus of military tussle between India and China for the last one year.

Two new airports are also in the pipeline opposite Arunachal Pradesh.

Among the three airports put in the first-tier category or forward bases closer to Indian borders are Ali Gunsa, Burang and Tashkorgan airports. These are meant for dual use i.e. civil and military

The most important and latest airport in the first-tier category is the Tashkorgam Pamir. It is close to the Karakoram Pass. Situated north of Gilgit in Azad Kashmir at an altitude of more than 10,000 feet, the airport on the Pamir Plateau is in proximity to the critical Siachen Glacier. It is the first high plateau airport in the region.

The Karakoram Range runs north of the crucial Daulat Beg Oldie airbase.

The construction of China's westernmost airport started last year amid the tensions in Ladakh. With its proximity to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the airport is considered to be a critical strategic base for China. Located in the Xingiang Uygur Autonomous region, it borders Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The airport is expected to start operations by June 2022.

Focus on airports north of Karakoram Range
The Karakoram Pass is north of Ladakh and is strategic for India and China as it falls on the boundary between the Indian territory of Ladakh and China's Xingiang autonomous region in Tibet.

The all-critical Siachen Glacier under Indian control falls in the Eastern Karakoram Range. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) cuts through the Karakoram Range.

Around the Karakoram Pass, China has enhanced facilities in at least five airports--Hotan, Shache, Kashi, Tashkorgan (new airport coming up) and Yutian Wangfung.

The Hotan airbase, close to Ladakh and around 250 km from the Karakoram Pass has been extremely active since the tensions in Ladakh started. Heavy deployment of fighter aircraft and new facilities have been made here.

Even as a diplomatic and military dialogue continues, China is enhancing infrastructure at airbases that can be used for action in Ladakh.

Ali Gunsa Airport: Proximity to Ladakh, Himachal and Uttarakhand
The Ali Gunsa airport at 14,000 feet enjoys a strategic location close to the Shiqanhe town in Ngari Prefecture and is also called the Nagari Kunsha airport. It's about 200 km from the Pangong Lake in Ladakh and also caters to Lake Mansarovar opposite Mt Kailash.

The airport's proximity to Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand makes it a strategic location.

This is also among the first-tier or forward airports category.

The airport started operations in 2010 but saw rapid expansions during the Doklam standoff between India and China in 2017 and continues to undergo upgrades amid military tensions in Ladakh over the last one year.

Burang Airport: Near India-Tibet-Nepal tri-junction
In addition to the above, another airport close to Mt Kailash has been approved and is the third among the first-tier category airports.

It is located near the strategic India-Tibet-Nepal tri-junction bordering the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Last year, a new strategic 80 km road constructed by India to the Lipulekh pass at 17,000 feet on the India-Tibet-Nepal tri-junction triggered a diplomatic row between New Delhi and Kathmandu, with Nepal claiming the territory.

The tri-junction and the road makes travel of Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims smoother and also aid troops serving at the Line of Actual Control on the India-China frontier.

The town of Burang or Purang (as it is pronounced in Tibetan) is at a height of more than 13,000 feet.

Upgrades in other sectors
The airport in Tazhong, north of Bhutan is being upgraded. This is significant in the wake of tensions in Doklam between India and China on the India-Tibet-Bhutan tri-junction in 2017 when there was a 73-day standoff.

In the eastern sector, two new airports are coming up in Minxian and Dingxi in the Gansu province opposite Arunachal Pradesh.

Exclusive: With focus on Ladakh, Uttarakhand and Himachal, China ramps up 16 airbases

Amid the prevailing tensions with India, China has been steadily ramping up its air infrastructure at strategic locations along the border with India. This includes developing at least 16 airports.

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[Jawad-Ali-Khan]

India has in total ordered 5 S-400 units from Russia. The first delivery is going to be from Oct-Dec this year. All these S-400s are going to be custom-made, to operate in Ladakh. But with so many PLAAF airbases sprouting, it is going to push India towards buying more units which in turn will invite sanctions from US under CAATSA.

Further, China is already operating and has deployed S-400. Means, they are well aware of its strengths and weaknesses.

This is one hell of an "Apshagun".

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

This is one hell of an "Apshagun".

This is just the beginning.

 

[redtom]

As I have said many times, war is a very important thing in Chinese culture. We are not in the habit of using war as a diversion. So we will try to avoid war.

But on the other hand, once we choose war, we will make all preparations and use all our strength to achieve our intended goal. The beginning of the attack is the last step of the war by China, not the beginning of the war.

It is not a good choice for Modi to choose conflict with China to distract Indians. The PLA is the most grudging-holding army, and this is one of the ways to unite within the PLA. Good luck indians.

 

[siegecrossbow]

As I have said many times, war is a very important thing in Chinese culture. We are not in the habit of using war as a diversion. So we will try to avoid war.

But on the other hand, once we choose war, we will make all preparations and use all our strength to achieve our intended goal. The beginning of the attack is the last step of the war by China, not the beginning of the war.

It is not a good choice for Modi to choose conflict with China to distract Indians. The PLA is the most grudging-holding army, and this is one of the ways to unite within the PLA. Good luck indians.

Battle of Changshao - Wikipedia

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In the spring of 684 BC, Duke Huan of Qi ordered his army to attack Lu. Cao Gui was appointed as the general of Lu to defend the state. Duke Zhuang of Lu also presented at the frontline along with Cao Gui.[1] Cao Gui asked the army of Lu to stand still in the battle formation and fortifications and not to fight back until his order. The army of Qi charged twice but the army of Lu stayed in the fortifications and did not respond. When the Qi soldiers started their third charge, Cao Gui ordered the army of Lu to launch a counter attack. At this point, soldiers of Qi were tired and could hardly concentrate, so they were defeated.[2] Duke Zhuang of Lu immediately ordered soldiers of Lu to chase the fleeing Qi army. Cao Gui accepted the order after making sure that there was no ambush. Qi army was completely destroyed and expelled out of the border.[3][4]

After the victory, when the Duke asked for an explanation of the success, Gui replied, "[the key to victory in] battle lies in the spirit [of courage and fortitude]: at the first drum beat (i.e., order to charge) [the Qi soldiers'] spirits were raised. On the second time, their spirits declined. Finally, on the third time, their spirits had been exhausted. Their spirits were exhausted while [those of] our [soldiers'] still brimmed. Consequently we defeated them."[4]

First drumbeat was Doklam, second one was Ladakh/Black Helmet, when is the third one coming?

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

First drumbeat was Doklam, second one was Ladakh/Black Helmet, when is the third one coming?

Very very soon bro.