Both these sites are near what have been described as “suspected early warning radar sites” opposite Sikkim. Experts said the location of missile air defence facilities close to radar installations would help the Chinese side to pick out possible targets with greater accuracy. The two surface-to-air missile sites would “close the existing air defence gap around the earlier clash zones” for the Chinese, @detresfa said. There was no immediate reaction from Indian officials to the reported development of missile sites by the Chinese. There have also been several reports of Chinese troops building trenches, fortified positions and infrastructure to support operation by helicopters and aircraft in the area.

Source: Hindustan Times August 29, 2020 20:54 UTC