2024-05-04 09:17:18
New Delhi: Is China engaged in some big planning? These questions arose when the neighboring nation carried out a comprehensive restructuring of its armed forces last week. Chinese President Xi Jinping took the shocking decision to disband the Strategic Support Force (SSF). He established this military division in 2015 to bring together the different capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). This force included space, cyber, electronic and psychological warfare. However, now SSF has been dissolved and Information Support Force has been formed in its place. This entire incident is happening at a time when Lok Sabha elections are going on in India. In which all the political parties including the ruling BJP at the Center are trying their best.
China is increasing tension amid election turmoil!
This military preparation being done by China amidst the election turmoil in India is shocking. China’s increasing military power has a direct impact on India’s defense planning and security situation. The central government in Delhi is forced to invest more resources in its military modernization efforts to deter potential Chinese attacks. This requires leaving other development priorities behind. Over the past decade, India has undertaken a series of defense reforms aimed at modernizing its armed forces and enhancing their efficiency. An important reform is the ‘Make in India’ programme, through which indigenous defense manufacturing is being promoted. The objective of this initiative is to encourage domestic production of defense equipment, reduce dependence on imports and strengthen India’s self-reliance in defense capabilities.
Why did Xi Jinping disband the Strategic Support Force of the Chinese Army, what is the new Information Support Force?
Jinping dissolved SSF, started ISF
Xi Jinping disbanded the SSF and started the Information Support Force. Regarding this, the Chinese President said that ISF is a new strategic component of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). This network will provide important support for the coordinated development and use of information systems. With the arrival of this new force, PLA now has four primary branches. It includes Ground Force, Naval Force, Air Force and Rocket Force. Additionally, there are now four supporting units, including three divisions from the SSF and the Joint Logistic Support Force.
What are the reasons for China’s military changes?
Many reasons are believed to be behind the strategic military changes being made in China. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technology is important in this. According to the information, after the extensive anti-corruption campaign in PLA last year, Xi Jinping had to take the decision of this reorganization in the force. This is because many influential generals were trapped during that action. Significant disruption was caused within the Rocket Force. However, in the last decade, Beijing has comprehensively modernized its military capabilities. Its goal is to transform the PLA into a power capable of defending its interests regionally and globally. For this, China is including advanced weapons, instruments, aircraft carriers, next generation fighter jets, modern ballistic-cruise missiles in its fleet. Its aim is to strengthen the Chinese army.
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Due to this move of China, there is a stir in Delhi too!
The way China is making necessary changes in its military capability, it can be shocking for India’s security. In such a situation, if the government sitting in Delhi takes any such step, then the existing tension between the two countries is likely to increase. However, in the last decade, India has also initiated a series of defense reforms aimed at modernizing its armed forces and increasing efficiency. Initiatives like ‘Make in India’ were started. Additionally, there is a focus on streamlining defense procurement processes to expedite the acquisition of critical military hardware and technology.
New government will have to do special planning to control China
India took measures such as the Defense Acquisition Procedure (DAP) and the Strategic Partnership Model aimed at simplifying procurement processes. Along with this, special emphasis has been laid on encouraging private sector participation in defense production. Special efforts were made to increase the security infrastructure on the Indian borders, especially in the border areas with China. This includes the development of roads, airports and other infrastructure to improve mobility and logistics support for the armed forces. Meanwhile, discussion has started on theater command. However, this is still up to discussion. However, the recent steps being taken by China are like a warning. In such a situation, preparing the Indian Armed Forces for the war in the 21st century should be the top priority of the Indian government that takes power in June.