On the Myanmar border China builds gigantic radar to map Indian Ocean

NEW DELHI, Feb 23
In a major development that could prove detrimental to India’s missile program, China has established a gigantic radar system in its southwestern Yunnan province, close to the Myanmar border. The advanced radar system, which reportedly has a range of over 5,000 kilometers, will enable Beijing to conduct surveillance ops over a huge area of the Indian Ocean as well as deep into Indian territory, and can also monitor India’s ballistic missile program.
China can detect India’s missile launches
According to experts, the giant Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR) in Yunnan is an advanced early-warning system that can detect and track ballistic missile launches within a radius of 5000 kilometers, which means it can keep a close eye on India’s missile program by detecting launches deep inside the Indian territory.
The LPAR, specially-designed for surveillance. enables China to keep an eye on missile tests conducted by India from facilities like Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island located on the eastern coast, where New Delhi frequently conducts tests launches of advanced ballistic missiles like Agni-5 and K-4.
Threat to India’s missile program ?
Analysts also point out the strategic importance of the Yunnan radar site, noting that the region, located on China’s southwestern coast, is a near-perfect location for surveillance between the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, a region which has high maritime importance for India and has a strong Indian naval presence.
As per reports, the new radar system enhances China’s ability to gather real-time intelligence on missile trajectories, speeds and distances, giving Beijing crucial data needed to counter India’s missile program.
China can conduct surveillance across India
The Yunnan LPAR system poses a major threat to India’s rapidly advancing missile program, and is an example of how China is aggressively advancing its defense and early-detection capabilities. Notably, Beijing already operates several major LPAR stations, including in Korla and Xinjiang, that have given it unmatched surveillance capabilities in northern India.
Now, the Yunnan site further enhances China’s abilities to spy on India’s southern region, essentially enabling the rival Nation to conduct surveillance across the entirety of India.
India TV