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India Fortifies 'Chicken's Neck' Against Missile Threats; Pakistan's Proxy War Evolves
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Firstpost•03-10-2026, 13:48
India Fortifies 'Chicken's Neck' Against Missile Threats; Pakistan's Proxy War Evolves
- •India is undertaking a massive infrastructure upgrade in the Siliguri Corridor, including underground ammunition stores, command centers, and new transport links, to secure the critical region against potential missile attacks.
- •Pakistan's proxy war tactics are evolving, with evidence suggesting direct involvement of former military personnel in terror activities in Kashmir and the use of drones and drug money to fund operations in Punjab.
- •Pakistan's new Chinese-built PNS Hangor submarine successfully test-fired a missile, highlighting India's need to accelerate its conventional submarine acquisition program (Project-75(I)).
- •The AFSPA has been extended in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh, reflecting ongoing security concerns in these regions, particularly along the Myanmar border.
- •Indian defense industry is making strides with indigenous developments like the G72 submachine gun, ZOLT drone's air-launched effector, and the Kaveri engine for stealth drones, while also collaborating internationally for production and technology.
