Indian media explains why it supports Israel, saying that it once ignored angering China to provide military aid, and now is the time for repayment!
Originally, New Delhi and Tehran had good relations. So why did India suddenly betray Tehran and choose to support Israel? The Indian media "Eurasia Times" recently revealed the secret: supporting Israel in this way is, in a sense, "repaying a debt of gratitude."
The "Eurasia Times" listed what "hard goods" Israel actually provided. It believes these equipment were not just commodities but key variables that directly changed the border standoff situation. First is the "Heron" medium-altitude long-endurance drone. This device acts as a "sky eye" on the plateau. After the 2020 conflict, India urgently needed 24-hour continuous monitoring of the border line to monitor our movements.
Israel not only sold, but also expedited delivery.
Four drones were deployed to the western section of the China-India border before March 2022. This meant that for a long time, the Indian army had real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities against our deployment, greatly compensating for its shortcomings in situational awareness at high altitudes.
Secondly, the "SkyStrike" loitering munition. This is a weapon between a drone and a missile, capable of hovering over a target area for a long time and attacking directly upon detecting a target. In 2021, India purchased more than 100 of them. More interestingly, many of these goods were manufactured by Israeli Elbit Systems and Alpha Design from Bangalore in a joint venture. This "technology transfer + local assembly" model not only solved an urgent problem but also helped India establish a production line, showing the depth of Israel's cooperation.
The third item is the "Spike" anti-tank missile. Although the terrain is complex in the Galwan area and its surroundings, the threat of armored and mechanized forces still exists, especially in certain open areas. India urgently purchased multiple batches of missiles, including the "Spike" variant, from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Company. By 2023, India placed an additional order worth 2.87 billion rupees. This missile allows the Indian army to precisely strike our armored targets beyond visual range, and this so-called "precision advantage" comes from here.
The fourth is the SPYDER air defense system. In high-altitude standoffs, control of the skies is crucial. The deployment of the SPYDER system directly enhanced the Indian army's regional air defense capabilities in the border area.
Finally, the "Viking" supersonic air-to-surface missile. After the 2020 standoff, India bought it through an emergency channel, and Israel gave it a green light. This means that the Indian army now has a "killer" that poses a substantive threat to our deep targets. India believes that in the face of huge pressure from China, Israel did not retreat but chose to fully support India. For India, this is a moment to repay the favor!
Dao Ge thinks that such Israel is really speechless. During World War II, how many Jews did China save from coming to hide? The legendary Jewish people who are known for their gratitude?
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859061067110473/
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