IAF capable of carrying out full spectrum of operations in case of two-front war: Air chief Dhanoa
7 years, 5 months ago

IAF capable of carrying out full spectrum of operations in case of two-front war: Air chief Dhanoa

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force is capable of carrying out full spectrum of operations in case of two-front war, Air Chief B S Dhanoa said today. Addressing a press conference here on the eve of Air Force Day, the Air Chief Marshal said his force has the capability to locate, fix and strike across the border but any decision on surgical strike involving the IAF has to be taken by the government. In a warning to enemy forces, Dhanoa said, "Men and women under my command are fully prepared to undertake full spectrum of air operation and respond to any challenge in befitting manner." "IAF is prepared to fight at short notice in full synergy with other two sister services, should the need arise," Dhanoa said.

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IAF chief calls for rapid capability enhancement of military
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IAF chief calls for rapid capability enhancement of military

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, has called for a rapid capability enhancement of the armed forces to address emerging security challenges in light of the evolving geo-strategic landscape, the defence ministry said in a statement on Wednesday, at a time when the world’s fourth largest air force is grappling with a shortage …

IAF to get 35 fighter squadrons in next 10 years, but needs 42: Air chief
3 years, 5 months ago

IAF to get 35 fighter squadrons in next 10 years, but needs 42: Air chief

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: At a time when there’s a joint threat from China and Pakistan, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari said while the Air Force will get 83 Light Combat aircraft MK1A, 114 MRFA and Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, it would also have to retire the Jaguar and MiG-21, which will bring down …

IAF fully committed to theaterisation concept, says Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari
3 years, 5 months ago

IAF fully committed to theaterisation concept, says Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

Firstpost  

On the ambitious theaterisation programme, Chaudhari said the IAF is fully committed to it but added that discussions are required before new structures are put in place. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Tuesday that the Indian Air Force is fully committed to the theaterisation concept to best utilise India’s military resources but at the …

IAF demonstrated its operational capability: Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria
4 years, 5 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 …

Indian Air Force can fight entire spectrum of warfare: Dhanoa
5 years, 8 months ago

Indian Air Force can fight entire spectrum of warfare: Dhanoa

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force is prepared to fight the entire spectrum of warfare, be it an all-out war, a skirmish like the Kargil conflict or retaliation to a terrorist attack, Air Chief Marshal B.S.Dhanoa said on Tuesday. Speaking at a seminar to mark the 20th anniversary of Operation Safed Sagar, the air operation during the Kargil war, the IAF Chief …

In next two years, IAF will be left with only 26 squadrons of fighter aircraft against sanctioned strength of 42
6 years, 2 months ago

In next two years, IAF will be left with only 26 squadrons of fighter aircraft against sanctioned strength of 42

India TV News  

In the next two years, the Indian Air Force will be left with an alarmingly low 26 squadrons of fighter aircraft against an authorisation strength of 42. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, while visiting his home turf, Congress president Rahul Gandhi renewed his attack on Prime Minister Narendra over the Rafale aircraft deal, accusing the “watchman” of “giving” Rs 30,000 crore to …

IAF prepared to fight at short notice if need arises, says Air Chief Marshal
7 years, 5 months ago

IAF prepared to fight at short notice if need arises, says Air Chief Marshal

Deccan Chronicle  

Ghaziabad: Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, on Sunday assured the nation that the Indian Air Force was prepared to fight at a short notice if the need arises. Notwithstanding the pace of the ongoing acquisition, modernisation, indigenisation effort and our desire for peace, we are prepared to fight at a short notice if the need arises," the IAF chief said, …

IAF prepared to fight at short notice: Air Force chief Dhanoa
7 years, 5 months ago

IAF prepared to fight at short notice: Air Force chief Dhanoa

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force is prepared to fight a war at a "short notice" and fully geared up to respond to any security challenge to the country in the most befitting manner, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said today. The IAF chief also said that the uncertainties in the present geo-political environment in the region may require the IAF to …

IAF chief BS Dhanoa asserts India's capability to fight two-front war, acknowledges Chinese presence in Chumbi Valley
7 years, 5 months ago

IAF chief BS Dhanoa asserts India's capability to fight two-front war, acknowledges Chinese presence in Chumbi Valley

Firstpost  

The Indian Air Force can target Pakistan’s nuclear sites and has the capability to help the Army in carrying surgical operations, said Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa. The Indian Air Force can target Pakistan’s nuclear sites and has the capability to help the army in carrying out surgical operations, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said. Addressing the annual press conference …

Is Indian Air Force prepared to fight a two-front war, mount an effective defence?
7 years, 10 months ago

Is Indian Air Force prepared to fight a two-front war, mount an effective defence?

Firstpost  

IAF can defend India in a short and sudden two-front war against China and Pakistan. Last week, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa sent a personal letter to nearly 12,000 officers of the Indian Air Force, asking them to be prepared for operations “at a very short notice”. In fact, the air chief’s letter assumes further significance amidst reports that India …

IAF ready to assist army in Keran operations: Browne
11 years, 5 months ago

IAF ready to assist army in Keran operations: Browne

Firstpost  

Speaking about IAF’s plan for inducting more Sukhoi 30MKI squadrons, the air chief said they would have 13-and-a-half squadrons by 2017. New Delhi: Indian Air Force is ready to assist Army in its operations against heavily-fortified infiltrators in Keran sector of Kashmir, IAF boss Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne said today even as he termed the ongoing episode “small and …

Focus on enhancing operational capabilities: IAF chief
12 years, 5 months ago

Focus on enhancing operational capabilities: IAF chief

The Hindu  

IAF is passing through “challenging” times and its focus will be to enhance operational capabilities and security, its chief Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne said on Tuesday. “The IAF is going through a very busy and a challenging period and our focus now, at all times must be on three priority areas-operational capability, infrastructure and security, especially in …

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