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 PTI, 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 China or Pakistan 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.”
“The IAF is well equipped to take on threats which…