Air Chief Bhadauria addressed a webinar on “Air Power and National Security Challenges” organized by the International Vivekanand Foundation.
“China has been deployed a lot along the Royal Line of Control (LAC) in support of its army. They have a large presence of radars, surface-to-air missiles and surface-to-surface missiles. Their deployment has been strong,” he said.
The Chinese air force has deployed its indigenous fighter jets, including J-20 and J-10, along with the Russian-sourced SU-30 near Indian territory in Tibet.
They have also activated their air defense systems, including the S-400 acquired from Russia.
The Indian Air Force has deployed its front-line fighters, including the Rafale and MiG-29, to the Ladakh sector at multiple bases and is ready to respond to any misadventures from the Chinese side.
In the counterattack from the Indian side, the IAF The chief emphasized: “We have taken all the necessary measures.”
Bhadauria said that growing uncertainty and instability on the global geopolitical front has provided China with an opportunity to demonstrate its growing power and has indirectly also highlighted the inadequate contribution of major powers to global security.
The Air Chief said that any serious conflict between India and China is not good for China on the global front.
“If Chinese aspirations are global, then it does not fit their grand plan. What could be possible Chinese goals for their action in the north? It is important that we recognize what they have really achieved,” he added.
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