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- M-777 Ultralight Howitzer deployed at LAC
- Army is increasing fire power on Arunachal border
- Earlier these guns were deployed in sensitive parts of Ladakh
After the 16th Copper Commanders’ Meeting between India and China agreed on the planned withdrawal of the Army from September 8, the Indian Army has deployed a large number of M777 Ultralight Howitzers along the China border in Arunachal Pradesh. These cannons can destroy enemies in any weather. And it can easily be brought in by helicopter. Amid the ongoing tension with China, the deployment of such weapons will increase Indian security. The Indian Army has deployed M777 Ultralight Howitzers on the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh. These cannons can be easily carried anywhere. These guns have been installed in sufficient quantity on the LAC. The Indian Army is increasing its fire power by deploying these guns at forward positions in Arunachal Pradesh. Earlier these guns were deployed in some sensitive areas of Ladakh sector. This was at a time when the border dispute with China escalated. India has an almost 3500 km long LAC, along which the Indian Army is deployed at all important and strategic locations. In June 2020, there was a high tension between the Indian and Chinese armies after a clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley.
Ease of carrying howitzers
Indian Army officials said that deployment of M-777 Ultra Light Howitzer has given us more strength. Also we have deployed drones, military aircraft and surveillance related equipment at the border. Army cannot bring heavy cannon or artillery here. Mountain roads are dangerous. That is why the M-777 Ultra Light Howitzer is brought here. They can be easily picked up by Chinook helicopters. Or you can tow it by any car.
Retreat of Indian and Chinese troops after consensus
It is to be mentioned that Indian and Chinese troops have started retreating in the Gogra-Hotsprings area of Eastern Ladakh. The statement said the idea is based on the consensus reached at the 16th round of India-China Corps Commander level meeting. According to the Defense Ministry, as per the consensus reached in the 16th round of India-China corps commander level meeting, the troops have started withdrawing in the Gogra-Hotsprings (PP-15) area. A coordinated and planned withdrawal of troops from both countries is conducive to peace in the border areas.
The 16th round meeting of corps commander level of both the countries was held
The 16th round of India-China Corps Commander level meeting was held at the Chushul-Moldo border. However, a day after the meeting, the Defense Ministry said the two sides agreed to stay in close touch and maintain communication through military as well as diplomatic channels. The top military leaders from both the countries exchanged clear and thorough views in this regard. Both sides reaffirmed that the settlement of other issues would help restore peace to the LAC in the Western Region and enable the enhancement of bilateral relations. Then keeping these things in mind, the armies of both the countries have started retreating.
In the year 2020, there was a clash between the soldiers of the two countries
It may be noted that there was tension between the armed forces of India and China on the border in East Ladakh since May-2020. India and China have so far held several meetings of military and diplomatic talks to resolve the ongoing impasse in the East Ladakh dispute. As a result of diplomatic and military negotiations between the two sides, troops have started withdrawing from some areas. Currently around 50,000 to 60,000 troops are deployed in sensitive sectors along the LAC of both countries.