China has increased its military deployment along the Sino-Indian border, demonstrating its precision strike capabilities at high altitudes. Although India has an army of 100,000, it is relatively short in long-range artillery. China's PCL-191 rocket launcher has a long-range range and precision strike capability, which can effectively cover Indian military bases. However, it was almost impossible for India to quickly acquire artillery comparable to the PCL-191. Therefore, India needs to strengthen its military capabilities, especially in long-range advanced artillery. Military deployments between the two sides have increased significantly since the outbreak of the Sino-Indian border conflict, raising fears of an escalation. So far, however, both sides have exercised relative restraint and there have been no further large-scale clashes. Nevertheless, military deployments in the border areas remain in the spotlight.
The Indian side has deployed 100,000 troops in the border area and brought in advanced U.S. equipment such as M777 howitzer regiments and Apache helicopters to deal with potential conflicts. The introduction of these equipment is aimed at ensuring that India is in a good position to avoid falling back into disadvantage. However, compared to India, China's military deployment in the border areas is smaller, but equipped with the latest equipment and optimized logistics for soldiers. The living conditions of Chinese soldiers have improved, and they no longer need to live in tents compared to India. In addition, China recently announced that it has tested the precision strike capability of long-range rocket artillery at high altitudes, demonstrating its military prowess in the region. In the test, China used a PCL-191 rocket artillery system mounted on a truck to successfully hit a target several kilometers away at the shooting range in the western desert.
The test is intended to demonstrate China's long-range precision strike capabilities, and India happens to be the only country with a potential conflict with China in the region. The PCL-191 rocket launcher carries eight 370-mm rockets with a range of up to 350 km. In addition, it can carry two 750mm Fire Dragon tactical ballistic missiles with a range of up to 500 km. Deploying this rocket launcher near the Line of Actual Control can cover all nearby Indian military bases. Although the range of artillery may be affected by complex weather and harsh environments after deployment at high altitudes, and accuracy will decrease, the development of satellite and radar technology in China has made long-range precision strikes possible. In contrast, India's military presence in the border areas is relatively inadequate. Despite the fact that there are 100,000 troops, modern warfare depends not only on the number of troops.
India's most desperate need is long-range advanced artillery, however, India has been relying on foreign procurement of weapons, and it is almost impossible to obtain artillery comparable to the PCL-191 in a short period of time. Therefore, India needs to strengthen its military capabilities, especially in long-range advanced artillery. India should actively develop its own military technology and equipment manufacturing capabilities and reduce its dependence on foreign weapons. At the same time, India should also increase the training and logistical support of soldiers to improve its overall combat effectiveness. Only in this way can India maintain a certain degree of parity and competitiveness in the border conflict with China. In short, the military deployment on the Sino-Indian border raises concerns. China has demonstrated its precision strike capabilities in the border areas, while India is relatively inadequate in long-range advanced artillery.
India needs to strengthen its military capabilities, reduce its dependence on foreign weapons, and improve the training and logistics of its soldiers to deal with potential conflicts. On the China-India border issue, the two sides should exercise restraint, resolve their differences through dialogue and diplomatic channels, and avoid the escalation of the conflict. What is your opinion on this issue?