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5 developments that made India worry about its defence in 2017

The 73-day standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at the Doklam Plateau in June 2017 showed up the inadequacy of India's strategic defence infrastructure

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The 73-day standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at the Doklam Plateau in June 2017 proved to be the biggest challenge for India’s military and diplomatic establishment. It also showed up the inadequacy of India’s strategic defence infrastructure.

IndiaSpend highlights five developments in 2017 that show why India must do more to fill the ever expanding holes in its security apparatus.

The Doklam standoff and why border roads are critical

The Doklam standoff began on June 16, 2017, after Indian soldiers