On the occasion of the 89th anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF), its new head Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said Friday that the prompt action in response to the developments in Ladakh was a “testament to the IAF's combat readiness”.
Addressing the IAF parade at the Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, Chaudhari said, “The security environment in our region and beyond has been impacted by complex interplay of geopolitical forces… Moreover, the advent of new domains over and above the traditional domains of land, sea and air have resulted in a paradigm shift in the way military operations will be conducted.”
“As our challenges continue to rise, so does our strength and resolve to ensure best possible application of air power. When I look at the security scenario that we face today, I am acutely conscious that I have assumed the command at a crucial time,” Chaudhari said.
The Chief of Air Staff also said the IAF must show the nation that external forces won't be allowed to violate its territory. “We must demonstrate to the nation that external forces will not be allowed to violate our territory. I pledge to do all I can to provide you with clear direction, good leadership and the best of resources that I can muster,” he added.
He said the year that went by was “quite challenging yet extremely rewarding” and that with the changing nature of fighting wars, the Air Force aims to…
