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    Pace of modernisation in neighbourhood is a concern: IAF chief BS Dhanoa

    By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: November 11, 2018 6:23:43 pm

    BS Dhanoa, IAF, IAF Chief, Indian Air Force, IAF modernisation, Rafale, Dhanoa interview, IAF fighter aircrafts, IAF missions, IAF Chief tenure, India News, Indian Express Air Chief BS Dhanoa during a press conference at Air Station Halwara in Ludhiana. (Express Photos by Gurmeet Singh)

    The Indian Air Force Chief, B S Dhanoa Sunday said that there is a cause for concern over the rapid pace of modernisation and induction of new equipment in the neighbourhood, however, the IAF is ‘capable of countering them effectively.' In an interview to , the Air Chief Marshal said that the IAF is cautious and active towards the emerging threats in the Indo-Pacific region and asserted that they were prepared to deal with any challenge to safeguard India's national security.

    Without naming or for their continued push for modernisation, Dhanoa said, “The IAF is well equipped to take on challenges across the entire range of threats that could emanate across our borders. While there is a cause for concern as regards to the rate of modernisation and induction of new equipment in our neighbourhood, the IAF is nevertheless, moving ahead with appropriate measures to cater to these new developments.”

    Recently inducted indigenously developed Tejas aircraft during a mid-air refuelling mission. (File)

    “The IAF is well equipped to take on threats which…

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