Strong military needed to ward off threats: IAF chief

October 04, 2022 12:30

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari ahead of IAF Day on October 8.

"As the battlefield of tomorrow transforms and becomes more technology-driven, we too are innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

"I want to assure citizens of the country that IAF is ready to take on the future and we will continue to touch the sky with glory.

"Recent events in the global landscape have clearly indicated that presence of strong military is imperative to ward off threats via deterrents and if deterrents fail, to neutralize them.

"Armed forces, IAF will continue to remain a linchpin for it.

"We continue to be actively deployed while at the same time expediting the operationalization of recently inducted systems like Rafale, LCA and S-400 among others.

"We're looking forward to inducting LCA Mk 1A, HTT-40 trainers, indigenous weapons & different radars. The LCH has been inducted into the Air Force yesterday and I'm confident that the helicopter will add teeth to the IAF's strike capability.

"Disengagement has taken place in areas along the LAC. We're keeping an eye on Chinese Air Force activities. We have increased the presence of radars and air defence networks. Appropriate non-escalators measures have been taken in time."

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