China Conducts Combat Drills along LAC, India on high alert
China recently conducted extensive combat drills in a high-altitude plateau region, showcasing advanced military capabilities. The exercise, led by the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) Xinjiang Military Command, included the use of unmanned systems, drones, all-terrain vehicles, and exoskeleton technology designed to enhance mobility in extreme conditions. These drills come at a time of fragile peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), following the October 2024 disengagement agreement between India and China. The October 2024 disengagement accord marked a turning point in resolving long-standing tensions that escalated after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Under the agreement, both sides resumed patrolling…