Security Scenario in Eastern Ladakh at Uneasy 'No War No Peace' Status: IAF Chief
4 years, 2 months ago

Security Scenario in Eastern Ladakh at Uneasy 'No War No Peace' Status: IAF Chief

News 18  

The present security scenario along our northern frontiers is at an uneasy “no war no peace” status, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said on Tuesday, referring to the prolonged border row with China in eastern Ladakh. In an address at a conference, Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria said the Indian Air Force has responded to the situation with rapidity and is fully resolved to counter any “misadventure” in the region. Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria said the recent induction of Rafale jets along with previous acquisitions of C-17 Globemaster aircraft as well as Chinook and Apache helicopters have provided the IAF with substantial tactical and strategic capability enhancement. The IAF chief also said that the raising of two squadrons of light combat aircraft Tejas and integration of some indigenous weapons on Su-30 MKI combat jets in a very reduced time frame have been the ”most promising” development, reflecting the country’s capabilities to develop indigenous military hardware.

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To navigate through 'turbulent times', India must invest in modernisation of armed forces: IAF chief
5 months, 4 weeks ago

To navigate through 'turbulent times', India must invest in modernisation of armed forces: IAF chief

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said on Tuesday the contemporary security landscape presents "multi-faceted challenges" from border disputes and terrorism to cyber threats and regional volatility, and India must invest in modernisation of its armed forces to navigate through these "turbulent times". To navigate through 'turbulent times', India must invest in modernisation of armed forces: …

IAF to use better tactics to counter Chinese in Ladakh
1 year, 2 months ago

IAF to use better tactics to counter Chinese in Ladakh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Asserting that the Indian Air Force will remain deployed at forward locations till there is complete disengagement by the Chinese forces in eastern Ladakh, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. With the Indian Air Force squadron strength way less than the sanctioned 42, Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari said that the IAF “needs the numbers, the …

IAF had airlifted 68,000 personnel to Ladakh: Defence sources
1 year, 4 months ago

IAF had airlifted 68,000 personnel to Ladakh: Defence sources

The Hindu  

As a standoff unfolded in eastern Ladakh in May 2020, with the Indian military mobilising all-out to counter the Chinese build-up of forces as well as their invasion into Indian territory, the Indian Air Force pressed its entire transport fleet into service to carry over 68,000 troops, 330 infantry vehicles and more than 90 tanks in addition to artillery guns, …

New fighter airbase, modern drones to take on Chinese aggression in Ladakh
1 year, 4 months ago

New fighter airbase, modern drones to take on Chinese aggression in Ladakh

India Today  

A new airbase at over 13,000 feet that can operate fighter aircraft, new radars, and upgraded drones for enhancing surveillance in Ladakh are part of the plan to ramp up offensive capabilities against an aggressive China, officials in the security establishment told India Today. Amid the tensions in Ladakh, the Chinese side has also significantly improved its air force facilities …

How the Indian Army is responding to the Chinese troop build-up in the eastern sector
1 year, 11 months ago

How the Indian Army is responding to the Chinese troop build-up in the eastern sector

India Today  

In a cautiously worded statement, Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande has indirectly indicated that China has initiated a “slight increase” in troop deployment along the eastern borders but the Indian Army was keeping a close watch on the developments. Besides the Indian side equipping itself with some of the world’s best military platforms, a massive push has been initiated …

Always Prepared for 'Worst-case Scenario' if India Faces Long Conflicts Like Ukraine-Russia: IAF Chief
2 years, 2 months ago

Always Prepared for 'Worst-case Scenario' if India Faces Long Conflicts Like Ukraine-Russia: IAF Chief

News 18  

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday said the Indian Air Force is always prepared for the “worst-case” scenario if it comes to long-duration conflicts such as the ongoing one in Ukraine. On asked about IAF’s preparedness for long-duration conflicts, Chaudhari said, “Future conflicts can be short, swift, high intensity. #WATCH | IAF chief ACM VR Chaudhari responds to ANI …

IAF's First Woman Sukhoi-30 Weapons System Operator Says Ready for Any Eventuality Along China Border
2 years, 2 months ago

IAF's First Woman Sukhoi-30 Weapons System Operator Says Ready for Any Eventuality Along China Border

News 18  

Amid the ongoing border row between India and China, the Indian Air Force’s all woman Weapons System Operator in the deadly Sukhoi-30 fighter fleet said pilots in the eastern sector were fully prepared for any eventuality in the area. Our pilots from various bases in the eastern sector are ready to respond in case of any eventuality,” Fight Lieutenant Tejaswi …

Eastern Ladakh: Chinese fighter jets continue attempts to provoke India on LAC
2 years, 5 months ago

Eastern Ladakh: Chinese fighter jets continue attempts to provoke India on LAC

Firstpost  

The Chinese aircraft have been regularly flying close to the LAC in the last three to four weeks which is seen as an attempt to probe the Indian defence mechanism in the area New Delhi: Even after the Corps Commander level talks, Chinese fighter jets are continuing attempts to provoke Indian forces deployed in Eastern Ladakh as they have been …

Threat remains in eastern Ladakh: Army chief
2 years, 11 months ago

Threat remains in eastern Ladakh: Army chief

The Hindu  

As India and China held the 14th round of the Corps Commander talks on Wednesday, Army Chief Gen. Manoj Naravane said that while there has been partial disengagement in eastern Ladakh, the threat has by no means reduced and the Army has bolstered its position “manifold” in the last year and half. And this also caters for the major augmentation …

Ready to enhance troop deployment in eastern Ladakh if need arises: IAF chief
3 years ago

Ready to enhance troop deployment in eastern Ladakh if need arises: IAF chief

India Today  

The Indian Air Force is continuing deployment in Eastern Ladakh as the standoff with China still persists and the Force is ready to enhance the presence of troops if the need arises, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari said on Saturday. Addressing reporters on the sidelines of a Combined Graduation Parade at the Air force Academy in Dundigal …

IAF Chief VR Chaudhari reviews operational preparedness of Force in Ladakh
3 years, 2 months ago

IAF Chief VR Chaudhari reviews operational preparedness of Force in Ladakh

India TV News  

Chief of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, reviewed the deployment of aircrafts at the forward locations in Ladakh amid China rejecting the border dispute resolution proposal. Chaudhari visited the Air Force Station at Leh and Indian Air Force deployments at forward areas in the Northern Sector on Saturday, the force said. Ahead of 89th Air Force …

IAF's prompt actions in eastern Ladakh testament to its combat readiness: IAF chief
3 years, 2 months ago

IAF's prompt actions in eastern Ladakh testament to its combat readiness: IAF chief

India TV News  

The IAF's prompt actions in response to developments in eastern Ladakh last year were a testament to its combat readiness and its ongoing capability enhancement programme is aimed at achieving desired results "swiftly and decisively" across domains, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhary said on Friday. Referring to the tri-services integration, Air Chief Marshal Chaudhary also …

IAF's Prompt Actions in Eastern Ladakh Testament to Its Combat Readiness: IAF Chief
3 years, 2 months ago

IAF's Prompt Actions in Eastern Ladakh Testament to Its Combat Readiness: IAF Chief

News 18  

The Indian Air Force's prompt actions in response to developments in eastern Ladakh last year were a testament to the combat readiness of the force, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhary said on Friday. Air Chief Marshal Chaudhary said the year gone by was "quite challenging yet extremely rewarding". "The prompt actions in response to developments …

Indian Army, Air Force emerge stronger after one year of Galwan clash
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian Army, Air Force emerge stronger after one year of Galwan clash

India Today  

Having fought bravely during the Galwan valley clash last year on June 15, the Indian Army and the Air Force have emerged stronger and have enhanced their capabilities manifold in all fields to evolve strongly. While the Indian Army has strengthened its presence in the Ladakh sector, the Indian Air Force has been boosted strongly by the inclusion of the …

If China can get aggressive in Ladakh, so can we: Indian Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria
3 years, 11 months ago

If China can get aggressive in Ladakh, so can we: Indian Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria

India Today  

Indian Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria said on Saturday that eight Rafale aircrafts have already arrived in India and another three are expected by the end of January. Asked about the Chinese opting for an aggressive stance in eastern Ladakh, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said, "If they can be aggressive, we can also be aggressive." Chief of Air Staff …

Hopeful of solution; ready to deal with any eventuality: Army Chief on eastern Ladakh standoff
3 years, 11 months ago

Hopeful of solution; ready to deal with any eventuality: Army Chief on eastern Ladakh standoff

India TV News  

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Tuesday said he was hopeful that India and China will be able to reach an agreement to resolve the eastern Ladakh standoff but at the same time asserted that Indian troops will maintain a high state of combat readiness to deal with any eventuality. The Chief of Army staff said he was …

‘Chinese air force heavily deployed in Ladakh theatre in support of PLA’: IAF chief
3 years, 11 months ago

‘Chinese air force heavily deployed in Ladakh theatre in support of PLA’: IAF chief

Hindustan Times  

Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Tuesday said that China has heavily deployed the People’s Liberation Army Air Force to support its army in the Ladakh theatre along with a large number of radars and missiles, even as he listed out the possible Chinese objectives for its actions at the northern border. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria …

'Ever Ready to Safeguard Nation’s Sovereignty': Air Chief Lauds IAF's Efforts Amid China Standoff
4 years, 2 months ago

'Ever Ready to Safeguard Nation’s Sovereignty': Air Chief Lauds IAF's Efforts Amid China Standoff

News 18  

Speaking at the 88th Air Force Day ceremony, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on Thursday said that the Indian Air Force will evolve and be ever ready to safeguard the country’s sovereignty. “I want to assure the nation that the Indian Air Force will evolve and be ever ready to safeguard our nation’s sovereignty …

IAF demonstrated its operational capability: Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria
4 years, 2 months ago

IAF demonstrated its operational capability: Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force has "clearly" demonstrated its resolve, operational capability and will to effectively engage with the adversary when the need arises, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said on Thursday, referring to his force's combat readiness in eastern Ladakh. In an address on the occasion of the Air Force Day, the Chief of Air Staff also commended the air …

'China can't get better of us': RKS Bhadauria says IAF 'well-positioned' to deal with any threat
4 years, 2 months ago

'China can't get better of us': RKS Bhadauria says IAF 'well-positioned' to deal with any threat

Firstpost  

The Air Chief Marshal said while Chinese airpower can’t get the better of India’s capabilities, the country would not take its adversary lightly New Delhi: The Indian Air Force is very “well-positioned” to deal with any threat and very strong deployments have been made in all relevant areas considering the security scenario, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said on Monday, …

Ready for airstrikes against China but haven't come close to it yet: IAF Chief
4 years, 2 months ago

Ready for airstrikes against China but haven't come close to it yet: IAF Chief

India Today  

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Monday said the integration of Rafale fighter aircraft has given India an edge over its rivals including the capability to strike “first and deep”. It may be noted that the newly inducted multi-role Rafale fighter aircraft will feature in the Air Force Day parade on October 8. “Along with other aircraft, the Rafale aircraft, …

Ladakh standoff | Uneasy ‘no war no peace’ status on northern border: IAF chief
4 years, 2 months ago

Ladakh standoff | Uneasy ‘no war no peace’ status on northern border: IAF chief

The Hindu  

The present security scenario along the northern border is at an uneasy “no war, no peace” status and air power will be a crucial enabler for victory in any future conflict, according to Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. The recent induction of the Rafale fighter jet, along with the C-17 transport aircraft, the Chinook heavy lift helicopter, the Apache attack helicopter …

Ladakh standoff | Negotiations the way forward, says MEA
4 years, 3 months ago

Ladakh standoff | Negotiations the way forward, says MEA

The Hindu  

The situation along the disputed boundary over the past four months is a direct result of the actions taken by the Chinese side that sought to effect “unilateral change of status quo” and negotiations are the way ahead, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday, as Army Chief Gen Manoj Naravane visited Leh and forward areas in Ladakh to …

IAF chief RKS Bhadauria reviews readiness at Western Air Command, flies MiG-21 Bison
4 years, 4 months ago

IAF chief RKS Bhadauria reviews readiness at Western Air Command, flies MiG-21 Bison

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Thursday flew fighter aircraft MiG-21 Bison at a frontline air base under Western Air Command to send a message that the air force is all prepared to take any challenge from adversaries. Indian Air Force said on Thursday that the Air Chief Marshal was briefed by the Air …

Those Trying to Threaten India Should be Worried: Rajnath's Veiled Warning to China after Rafales Land
4 years, 4 months ago

Those Trying to Threaten India Should be Worried: Rajnath's Veiled Warning to China after Rafales Land

News 18  

The arrival of five Rafale jets will make the Indian Air Force much stronger to deter any threat facing India and those wanting to threaten the country's territorial integrity should be worried about its new capability, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday. Taking to Twitter, Singh said that the touchdown of Rafale jets in India marks the beginning of …

Indian Air Force now ready to take on China within 8 minutes if situation demands
4 years, 5 months ago

Indian Air Force now ready to take on China within 8 minutes if situation demands

India TV News  

Indian Air Force is on high alert and is closely monitoring situation unfolding not only at Line of Actual Control in Ladakh but the entire stretch of Sino-Indian border. Ever since the standoff between India and China began, Indian Air Force has been amping up its capabilities. Now the IAF is in a position to take to the skies and …

Eastern Ladakh tension: IAF chief pays quiet visit to Leh, Srinagar
4 years, 6 months ago

Eastern Ladakh tension: IAF chief pays quiet visit to Leh, Srinagar

India TV News  

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria paid a two-day visit to Leh and Srinagar to oversee preparedness of the IAF in view of the massive escalation in tension with China following the violent Galwan Valley clash that left 20 Indian Army personnel dead and 76 injured, military sources said on Friday. The Indian Air Force has put all its frontline bases …

Analysis | Escalation unlikely, despite the deadly clash in Ladakh
4 years, 6 months ago

Analysis | Escalation unlikely, despite the deadly clash in Ladakh

The Hindu  

The presence of an effective nuclear and conventional deterrent marshalled by India and China is likely to prevent an escalation of military tensions between the two neighbours, despite the loss of 20 Indian and an unknown number of Chinese troops in Ladakh on Monday. India has an effective nuclear and conventional deterrent vis-a-vis China, despite existing shortcomings in delivery systems, …

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