IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria News

The LCA is equipped with critical operational capabilities of AESA Radar, Beyond Visual Range Missile, Electronic Warfare Suite and Air to Air Refuelling It would be a potent platform to meet the operational requirements of IAF, which has already inducted a batch of Tejas aircraft as part of its initial order of 40 jets

The IAF chief flew a MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft during the visit where he interacted with the aircrew and reviewed the operational preparedness The flying by the IAF Chief in a MiG-21 indicates the high operational readiness of the force amid the tension with China over territorial issues The IAF chief also met the aircrew, combat crew from the squadrons and units stationed at the frontline base

Air Force Chief said the units were evenly poised to counter any aggressive action by the adversary while addressing Air Force Commander’s Conference He said the response by all Commands in ensuring deployment and readiness of forces was prompt and laudable Bhadauria, however, emphasized upon the need to focus on the ability to handle situations at a short notice for ensuring a robust response

A US Navy sailor shot and wounded three people at the military base before shooting himself. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) said that the three injured victims were all civilians working for the US Department of Defense.

The IAF chief highlighted successful DRDO projects like the LCA Tejas plane and the INDRA radar. He also termed the indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft developed by DRDO as another major success for the service.

Varthaman is being honoured by the IAF for thwarting Pakistani aerial attack and shooting down a Pakistani F-16 on February 27.

IAF ready for any challenge, says new IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria. Watch video to know more.