Modi Govt pushes LAC defense; Army gets 3D bunkers that can withstand tank fire

Indian Army will construct next generation bunkers to provide better protection to front-line soldiers guarding the country’s border with China in Ladakh. The Indian army will create underground facilities for the storage of ammunition at forward locations along the Line Of Actual Control (LAC). Overarching infrastructure push to beef up India's capabilities in the sensitive sector comes at a time of a lingering border standoff with the neighbour China. The modern bunkers, which the army is calling 3D printed permanent defences, will come up near LAC next year onwards, said officials to Hindustan Times. Watch this report for more information. Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.