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Mudh–Nyoma airfield: In a significant development bolstering India's defence across the Line of actual control (LAC), India is close to completing the high-altitude Mudh–Nyoma airfield in eastern Ladakh. Situated at 13,700 feet, making it the world's highest fighter-capable airbase, the strategic location of the base makes it very important for India incase of a conflict in the region. Here are all the details you need to know about the Mudh–Nyoma airfield and how it is a bad news for China.
As per a report by The Times of India, around 90–95% of the runway is done, and the airfield is expected to be fully ready by August–September 2025, posing a huge challenge for China. The report has also said that the Mudh–Nyoma airfield will be able to support fighter jets, heavy-lift aircraft, and helicopters, and lies just 35 km from the LAC with China. The Mudh–Nyoma airfield has been built under Project Himank at a cost of over Rs 200 crore, signaling India's strong infrastructure push after the 2020 standoff with China. BRO chief reviews Frontier Highway Project in Arunachal
In another significant update from the China border, Director General, Border Roads Organisation (DG-BRO), Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan visited Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Subansiri district to review progress on the Frontier Highway Project, as per a report covered by IANS news agency.
The report also quoted an Arunachal Pradesh government official saying that the flagship Frontier Highway Project initiative is designed to significantly improve all-weather connectivity along the international border, catalyse regional development, and enhance national security through improved logistical capabilities and troop mobility. How long is India's border with China?
The northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh shares a 1,080-km border with China, 520 km with Myanmar and 217 km with Bhutan. The DGBR provided a comprehensive overview of BRO's ongoing and upcoming infrastructure development efforts, with a focus on enhancing road connectivity in remote and strategically significant areas of Arunachal Pradesh.
(With inputs from agencies)
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