NEW DELHI: The current security scenario along our northern borders is in an uneasy state of “no war and no peace”, Air Chief of Staff, Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria it said on Tuesday, referring to the protracted border dispute with China in eastern Ladakh.
In a speech at a conference, supreme commander of the air forces Bhadauria said that the Indian Air Force he has responded to the situation quickly and is fully determined to counter any “misadventures” in the region.
“The current security scenario along our northern borders is in an uncomfortable state of neither war nor peace. Our defense forces are prepared for any eventuality, as you know,” said the Chief of the Air Force.
Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria said the recent addition of the Rafale jets along with previous acquisitions of C-17 Globemaster jets, as well as Chinook and Apache helicopters, have provided the IAF with a substantial improvement in tactical and strategic capability.
“Air power will be a crucial enabler in our victory in any future conflict. It is therefore imperative that the IAF gain and maintain a technological advantage over our adversaries,” he told the conference on revitalizing the Indian aerospace industry.
Five French-made Rafale multifunction fighter jets were incorporated into the IAF on 10 September. The fleet has been conducting raids in eastern Ladakh in recent weeks.
the IAF Chief He also said that the raising of two squadrons of Tejas light fighter jets and the integration of some indigenous weapons into the Su-30 MKI fighter jets in a very short time frame have been the “most promising” development, reflecting the capability of the country to develop indigenous military equipment. .
On video: Uncomfortable state of ‘no war no peace’ in eastern Ladakh, says IAF chief
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