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Sri Lanka to get Chinese jets
Sri Lanka, Colombo - The influx of hardware begins with China, which is trying to increase its influence in the South Asia. Beijings decision to provide Sri Lanka with 12 F7G fighter jets.
(Earlier 6 F7G jets Delivered)
Sri Lanka says it needs more hardware to ensure control of its Northern Province.
The United States and Europe have long had an ambivalent attitude toward Sri Lankas 326,000 member defense force ensure control of its Northern Province, Sri Lanka.
Either way, China's military grant to Sri Lanka triggered an immediate reaction, with New Delhi promising Colombo a few days later to deliver Military Assistance.
China has committed $400 million in military assistance to Sri Lanka since 2006. Most has gone to logistics, communications, equipment, vessels, crafts, vehicles, training, jets, tanks, radars and other assistance.
For years, Sri Lanka Defense Force seen as an internal security force. The Sri Lanka Defense Force was rebuilt after 2006 rapidly now Sri Lanka Defense Force seen as a strategic military force in South Asia.
Sri Lanka Air force 30 fighter jets, 14 Attack helicopters and several Reconnaissance and Maritime Patrol Aircrafts, Transport Aircraft s, Support and Transport Helicopters. An effective air defense system Launched in 2009.
Sri Lanka Navy 60 combat, support ships and inshore patrol crafts. (Offshore Patrol Vessels, Fast Attack Vessels, Patrol Vessels, Fast Attack Crafts, Littoral Attack Crafts, Inshore Patrol Crafts, Amphibious Warfare Vessels, Auxiliary Vessels, Gabriel - Anti-ship missiles, Typhoon - Naval Optioned Stabilized Weapon Platforms)
Sri Lanka Army - comprises 13 operational divisions, one air-mobile brigade, one commando brigade, one special forces brigade, one independent armored brigade, three mechanized infantry brigades.
Sri Lanka Defense Force has now Total - 326,000 Troops. It will be increased to 400,000.
But a South Asia analyst says regional military balance, which remains heavily in India's favor.
"The acquisition of total 12 jets has more morale impact than material impact in the field," said South Asian Analyst Amin Hteit.
The China offers gives Beijing an opportunity to play a role in the South Asia.
Many Sri Lankans see the move as a sign of international commitment to their government as it seeks to control the North Province.
"China wants to be on the South Asia. It seeks to play a role, but it also wants to stress Sri Lankas sovereignty and Territorial Integrity" Charles, South Asian Analyst of Sri Lanka's newspaper said in an interview.
Sri Lanka, Colombo - The influx of hardware begins with China, which is trying to increase its influence in the South Asia. Beijings decision to provide Sri Lanka with 12 F7G fighter jets.
(Earlier 6 F7G jets Delivered)
Sri Lanka says it needs more hardware to ensure control of its Northern Province.
The United States and Europe have long had an ambivalent attitude toward Sri Lankas 326,000 member defense force ensure control of its Northern Province, Sri Lanka.
Either way, China's military grant to Sri Lanka triggered an immediate reaction, with New Delhi promising Colombo a few days later to deliver Military Assistance.
China has committed $400 million in military assistance to Sri Lanka since 2006. Most has gone to logistics, communications, equipment, vessels, crafts, vehicles, training, jets, tanks, radars and other assistance.
For years, Sri Lanka Defense Force seen as an internal security force. The Sri Lanka Defense Force was rebuilt after 2006 rapidly now Sri Lanka Defense Force seen as a strategic military force in South Asia.
Sri Lanka Air force 30 fighter jets, 14 Attack helicopters and several Reconnaissance and Maritime Patrol Aircrafts, Transport Aircraft s, Support and Transport Helicopters. An effective air defense system Launched in 2009.
Sri Lanka Navy 60 combat, support ships and inshore patrol crafts. (Offshore Patrol Vessels, Fast Attack Vessels, Patrol Vessels, Fast Attack Crafts, Littoral Attack Crafts, Inshore Patrol Crafts, Amphibious Warfare Vessels, Auxiliary Vessels, Gabriel - Anti-ship missiles, Typhoon - Naval Optioned Stabilized Weapon Platforms)
Sri Lanka Army - comprises 13 operational divisions, one air-mobile brigade, one commando brigade, one special forces brigade, one independent armored brigade, three mechanized infantry brigades.
Sri Lanka Defense Force has now Total - 326,000 Troops. It will be increased to 400,000.
But a South Asia analyst says regional military balance, which remains heavily in India's favor.
"The acquisition of total 12 jets has more morale impact than material impact in the field," said South Asian Analyst Amin Hteit.
The China offers gives Beijing an opportunity to play a role in the South Asia.
Many Sri Lankans see the move as a sign of international commitment to their government as it seeks to control the North Province.
"China wants to be on the South Asia. It seeks to play a role, but it also wants to stress Sri Lankas sovereignty and Territorial Integrity" Charles, South Asian Analyst of Sri Lanka's newspaper said in an interview.
