Tibetan Review
October 13, 2009 - In order to deter China and bolster defence along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India is to deploy BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, reported Times Now.tv [on] Oct 11.
These missiles have a range of 300 km and would be able to hit tactical and strategic targets in Tibet.
The world's fastest cruise missile would be able to fly over the mountains and hit targets and are very fast and almost impossible to counter, the report said.
The report said the deployment will be part of India's counter offensive capacity in the region. Other measures include deploying tanks in Ladakh, as well as more choppers, infantry and more troops. More >>>
