#3 Shifting Shadows: Military Radar Dynamics in Tibet

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Backstory

Recent developments have shed light on China's military readiness as tensions rise between China and India on border issues. For the past few years, China has been increasing the deployment of military radars in Tibet, both permanent and mobile installations, to strengthen the first line of defence. In this article, we have studied the satellite-based Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery and mapped out the locations of these radar systems on the ground using an open-source tool. We also analysed the radar footprints' spatial and temporal aspects, providing a detailed understanding of China's strategic position in Tibet. These findings are crucial in comprehending the current situation in the region and have potential implications for India’s combat readiness.

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