With More Assets & Upgrades, Air Power In The East Looking Up

The Indian Air Force is doing the heavy lifting quite literally when it comes to augmenting military capabilities in the mountainous terrain of the eastern sector. The Chinooks are not just transporting manpower but also firepower (the ultra-light Howitzer M777s) from one remote valley in Arunachal Pradesh to another, thanks to upgrades of the advanced landing grounds. In the first part of our series ‘The Eastern Punch’, StratNews Global Editor-in-Chief Nitin A. Gokhale, explains how air assets in India’s eastern sector have been augmented.
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[@jj5302]

I'm from Assam, familiar with the beauty of NE. still amazed by the beauty Arunachal Pradesh 😍😍😍

[@Olive_Chap]

Production quality is top notch.. Armed Forces should just hire you to make AiirSource or ForcesNews kind of KZbin channel..

[@interstellargod6959]

Never seen such a beautiful army base location

[@MrShubhamenx]

Just because of BJPGovt seriousness for the Armed forces. Congress has crippled the armed forces for so many years. For Strong Army, vote for BJP.

[@s0j0urner15]

If Congress were in power then China would never had interest of armed conflict in the first place.

[@skullcollector5375]

@@s0j0urner15 yeah, they would just salami slice forever. I'm not a BJP fan or anything, but their commitment towards defense is admirable.

[@really_sachin]

IAF should now upgrade its firepower capability by ordering another 36 Rafale.

[@singarajancarter1042]

Sir Ji not waste amore time Let's Assembl original 114, Assembly's Orders ToT basis 💯

[@prateekmishra6245]

Aap bol rahe hain, to mana to nahi kar sakte. Aaj hi raat ko de dete hain order. :)

[@yashchandan1_9]

@@prateekmishra6245 😂😂

[@milindm9634]

Rafale F4 Variant order in 2022..114 will be a separate order

[@theom5909]

Good to see infrastructure development in NE. Solute to our brave soldiers who protecting us from rogue neighborhoods

[@repealsection230forbigtech4]

I'd love understand from Nitin what advantages the Chinook has over the mi-26 which can lift twice as much (20 Tonnes) as the Chinook (10 Tonnes) and can transport 80 soldiers. The mi 26 is almost half the price ($20Million) of a Chinook($36million).

[@arijitpalit2756]

@@repealsection230forbigtech4 reliability is better in case of chinook.

[@arijitpalit2756]

@@repealsection230forbigtech4 alao, mi 26 cannot fly on too high altitudes.

[@repealsection230forbigtech4]

@@arijitpalit2756 the altitude issue correlated with my educated guess. That makes sense, also the reliability.

[@fd6zi]

I think we all should be thankful to Modiji and the present government which is taking all the right steps towards securing our borders which otherwise we're totally neglected in previous governments. Today I have the belief that as long a strong government is at the helm No country would dare cast an evil eye on our motherland .

[@highlandfarmer8917]

Love these reports on NE! Ihave just been back from patrolling Pt. 175 and pt. 176. This region has apathy of roads, and basic infrastructure. One has to trek 12 hrs through thick jungles and mountains, and cross various streams and rivers to reach the last village at these points bordering Burma. Hope the situation improves in the next 2-3 years. Nitin ji, if u hv free time whilst visiting eastern Arunachal, I can set u up with traditional foods and unique places.

[@BrahmaF]

I feel proud i was part of Civil engineering team in construction of those ALGs ( Mechukha & Aalo ALG)

[@muravi8167]

Thank you for travelling to AP valleys and bringing the ground realites. Wish you had covered the logistics of Fuel installations, Ammunition dumps/boxes, Ordinance, BRO etc - they are the real supporters.

[@SuperAbciximab]

Very valid point sir, indeed these people in the supply lines always remain unsung. Nitin sir, if possible and permissions are given by the defense establishment, you must cover these aspects - of course without overtly undermining the vital secrecy of our defense 🙏

[@chandrachandra5431]

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[@boseaniirban]

This government has its heart and mind at the right place when it comes to National Security and Defence Infrastructure!

[@RaptorsParadise]

India needs underground tunnels in NE. China will target these bases with ballistic missiles. China has produced ballistic missiles in wholesale

[@kanswe1]

Thank you 😊 💓 for taking us to Northeast where no other channel has taken. Feeling proud as an INDIAN. JAI HIND.

[@lionwolf8358]

Such a beautiful view. Beauty of NE cannot be compared any of the city In india. Love from Hyderabad.

[@seventhuser904]

The footage quality is just outstanding.

[@thomasshelby7482]

Yeah....National media should learn from this

[@seventhuser904]

@@thomasshelby7482 They focus on their Master's propaganda be it Republic or NDTV, instead of bringing better News Quality and Video Quality

[@Typhoon-fo9zt]

Sir i have seen 4 su-30mki practicing at jorhat IAF.

[@nilanjangupta763]

Please stop spilling such sensitive defence related info on social media platforms.

[@highlandfarmer8917]

@@nilanjangupta763 there is nothing sensitive info in his statement. Chill

[@aryanyadav3690]

OMG your channel is so *Underrated* bcoz of that Xitler video, I think YT has lowered the reach 🤔

[@MILPICS]

Why on Earth Indian Army have fleet of 0 Chinooks, I mean common.. man. Bring atleast 25-30 Chinooks for Army Aviation corps.

[@thomasshelby7482]

The quality of the footage and the quality of journalism.... both are marvellous👍👍

[@jiki378]

Eagerly looking forward to ita longer versions 😍😍. Could be one of best military doc in recent times

[@cmasusantakumarsaha9067]

It has been always a treat to listen Nitin for his minute details and analytical reports. Bingo. 👍

[@subhadipojha277]

what about Hasimara sir?

[@gcbmotivation5179]

We want free Baluchistan

[@Rohit_.Verma_.]

S-400 coming 👍🏼👍🏼🇮🇳

[@sudhendugupte7562]

The make Chinooks Helicopter and Mi 17 and all other helicopter this is big help in the east thanks.

[@Rohit_.Verma_.]

Strong military is the only key to hold peace🇮🇳🇮🇳💪🏼

[@theeflame9657]

Seems like the Chinese are keeping a close watch on this channel.

[@Abee-z8x]

India needs 15 more Chinook helicopter, 25 Rafael, 6 AWACS, 5 Tanker, 15 Apache helicopters 🙏

[@ashwwal3409]

Great series. Thanks

[@SuperAbciximab]

I am getting goosebumps watching this!! Watching the captivating beauty of the our India in the East and more importantly that massive military infra upgrade that only this government was capable of. Proud to be Indian, Jai Hind 🇮🇳 salute to our warriors and all our brothers and sisters of North East - we live in peace because you play with dangers daily !! Nitin Sir, as usual phenomenal reporting - you go where the angels fear to tread!

[@gseethepalli]

awesome video Nitin Ji. Jai Hind !!!

[@sanndheep4850]

I would like information on why can't the Indian government purchase A-10Thunderbolt from the US Army aviation

[@vishalstud3124]

-Support your local bussiness and democratic world -Boycott made in china product -software immediately and hardware in 6 months. -Take a initiative so that CCP pays the price for Wuhan virus and expansionism.

[@vishwanathkr22]

Some excellent production from an Indian journalist for a change. All power to you. Subscribe and support the channel!!

[@telidokhocomdir5196]

Eagerly waiting for uploads Sir.... With lots of love from Arunachal Pradesh.. Jai Hind

[@VELS436]

Very beautiful army base with lush green mountains and dense forest.....

[@aravindc102]

Not a single UCAV or even MALE UAV in sight whereas Chinese have hundreds deployed

[@adisharma1556]

IAF should atleast order more 20-30 Chinooks as they have been playing a very crucial and vital role be it in Ladakh or Arunachal Pradesh

[@shishir2pal]

Thanks to current government that we’re giving more power to our forces with upgrades and Infrastructure buildup across the country. Awesome channel for defense updates keep up the good work 👏👏👍

[@samwilliam2143]

Sir can iaf's c-17 globemaster can Land in arunachal pradesh

[@repertoireify]

Yes. Mechukha and Tuting afaik.

[@adastra591]

Hercules airplane can land in pashigat so i think c17 can too

[@cr8701]

Sri Nitin Ghokle Ji, thank y ou for this wonderful eye opener presentation, your narrations and the accompanying video filming was as if we made the journey with you. We are grateful and indebted to these brave soldiers of our armed forces safe guarding our beloved country. May you continue to enlighten us with y our ongoing video presentations about our beautiful land and the guardians of the same. Wishing you Sri Nitin Ji, a long life and the best of health to continue your journey on your quest of portraying of our beloved nation. JAI HIND

[@Iss-baar-400-paar]

Love your informative podcasts. It is good for the common man to know such important defence infrastructures being created in such remote parts of our country by this govt. This is possibly the first time since Independence when so much emphasis is being given for defending our borders.

[@himangshubarman9078]

If we could take high speed train to these places of arunachal....it would have been great

[@Zack-nl6bw]

Need to replace the AN 32 before if become like mig21 aka flying coffin.

[@RaveSharrma]

We need fighters deployed in Arunachal

[@MrReon1806]

Highest number of Su 30 are permanently deployed in Assam, and out of two Rafale squadron one is in Haryana and another is in alipurduar district of West Bengal which is the border district of both Assam and sikkim

[@mandeepsidhu7139]

Good sir always w8 for ur videos like from punjab.

[@harshalgore]

Excellent Nitin sir..🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@padmeshnagrale1481]

This is gold Pure gold...👍👍🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@adhiraj4498]

Superb on ground reporting as always! Waiting for your future clips on other infra improvements in AP and Upper Assam. Reassuring to see such focus from Govt. & Armed Forces. It would be great if you can bring coverage from far east - Lohit, Pasighat, Dibang etc.

[@muditrajsingh4721]

This was an excellent snippet Nitin Sir, Stratnews is an unsung hero 🧡

[@abhijeetpanda246]

We need more Chinhooks for such terrains...

[@raptor9888]

No Hardened shelters for Fighters and other aircrafts, sad the first thing china would do is launch a salvo of missiles towards these bases.

[@sachinrathore3876]

We need more of these birds , minimum 50 more to tackle china

[@adarshpandey8023]

Premium and refreshing content.. great work Nitin ji and team🙏🙏

[@beastawesome1504]

awesome show sir really enjoyed production quality is great hope to see more this type of content in future

[@vivektripathi6459]

Thanks for great coverage on NE

[@skamal5746]

Very good news from you sir,you doing great job

[@ON-tk7bp]

Such a beautiful part of India - a professional and high quality delivery.

[@cgmax7]

Please make more videos similar like that

[@KnowledgepurVineet21RPolestar]

I want to join this team of stratnews Global

[@viratkohli6591]

You are just brilliant 👌👌👌

[@Anonymousguy03]

IAF aspirant do like plz

[@vibhanshuchauhan3328]

When we will see luh in Arunachal pradesh😢

[@jayeetaghosh1518]

We need more Chinooks and Apache.

[@manishsood8649]

Beautiful and intellectual work sir...🤗🤗

[@tenzinthinley4005]

How many chinooks we have ?

[@UMESHPILANIA]

WoW, Amazing work!

[@abhishekverma6098]

How do you get such an access sir..Thrilling to see you there ..awaiting complete episodes from north East

[@iaf010]

Liked and subscribed 👍

[@prakashsinha4856]

We need pumped up forces at all time who are always ready for battle, for that we need massive structural reforms in our forces with huge focus on specialist wings and real war scenarios. The regiment and battalion system wont do much in todays warfare thus we need specialist wings of army focusing on a particular type of warfare.Right now we are in midst of war so we need to be war ready all time.

[@Juandinggong]

I hope they get like 40 more of these

[@dragonhead5019]

I don't understand, you want us to be proud of few metalled strips constructed in hilly region? None of the hardware seems to be indigenous, it's a matter of shame not proud. P.S - not trying to be offensive but we should get out of this mediocre mindset

[@mayankgalav]

Something is better than nothing.

[@SANDY-hn2vh]

Best documentary ever coming soon🤩😍

[@loitering__brain]

Amazing reportage

[@Akhilkumar0024]

Need more chinooks

[@siddharthshubam4845]

Keep up the good work 🙏📯

[@anandhuanil7805]

Wow it's seems so cool

[@aks2858]

Respect your efforts Nitin

[@AmongUs-qt3uo]

God bless India

[@madhavvarhadpande435]

Best Channel and best Anchor ....👍

[@veekugurung8059]

Jai Hind ❤❤🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@ankitjha3193]

Nice video

[@rakeshramachandra2654]

lions of IAF,

[@AJ-lj4uf]

Wow

[@GoldenArrow297]

Jai hind

[@RahulGhosh-dc1rl]

Why Indian Administrative not making air bases in Arunachal Pradesh ?? Is it the Chinese pressure or anything else ?????

[@vijaykumarrr7286]

Beautiful ❤️

[@rajeshbobba3851]

Advanced landing grounds should be developed in Bruma,, Bhutan and Nepal.

[@rajeshbobba3851]

Burma Bhutan and Nepal should be included in Defence strategy.

[@chuckfeeney3762]

i don't know why when i see foreign made defence equipments its just makes me not so proud of ourselves , indigenous is the only way forward , we are completely self reliant in missiles and air defence weapons etc.. but not so much in aviation sector, we should agressively pursue aviation in our country , jai hind

[@devashishsoni9284]

What in it,instead of showing Own strength, please show other weakness ans remedy

[@rishabh_singh01]

feeling so great after watching it. JAI HIND

[@vkchaitanya2003]

We need roads that connect all the valleys in Arunachal pradesh. These landing strips are a temporary arrangement

[@eliteforces4717]

Can you make show on itbp must be upgraded

[@PrashantSharma-sc8xw]

Treat to watch! super se bhi uper!

[@DeepVds]

Good PM Good devlpment Jai Hind

[@vnsgyan]

We should by more chinook

[@bcp2795]

Nitin sir your voice sooo super

[@KingGaurav]

Top notch video.

[@AbrahamPanicker]

Good to hear..