New Delhi, 23rd July 2020: Indian Air Chief RKS Bhadauria confirmed that the Air force is ready to tackle any strategic and short-term adversarial situation.
According to the Indian media reports, the Indian Air Force (IAF) was well prepared to counter aggressive attacks by the adversary, said Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Wednesday.
While addressing his commanders during Air Force Commanders’ Conference (AFCC) at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, CAS said, “The IAF was well prepared to counter short term, as well as strategic threats and the units, were evenly poised to counter any aggressive action by the adversary. The response by all Commands in ensuring deployment and readiness of forces was prompt and laudable.
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Air Force Chief stressed on the need to focus on the ability to handle situations at a short notice for ensuring a robust response.
“Defence Minister stated that the professional manner in which IAF conducted the airstrikes in Balakot, as well as rapid deployment of IAF assets at the forward locations in response to the prevailing situation in Eastern Ladakh, has sent a strong message to the adversaries,” said a release of Ministry of Defence.
Defence Minister’s remarks come at a time when China-India conflict is at its peak over the Ladakh border. In the address to Air Force Commanders, the Defence Minister appreciated the proactive response by the IAF in bolstering its operational capabilities over the past few months.
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