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Aatmanirbhar campaign gaining ground, says IAF Chief

The focal point of his strategic vision integrates cutting-edge technologies to bolster IAF’s operational capabilities…reports Asian Lite News

Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal, VR Chaudhari said that the Aatmanirbhar campaign is gaining ground and most of the weapons that were imported are going to be made in India and integrated with Indian Air Force aircraft.

“Aatmanirbhar campaign is gaining ground. We are now proud of being able to host a whole lot of weapons…Most of the weapons that were imported are now going to be made in India and integrated with our Indian Air Force aircraft,” Chaudhari said speaking at the General BC Joshi Memorial Lecture 2023 at the Savitribai Phule Pune University.

The Air Chief Marshal said that the Akash missile, the MR-SAM and the S-400 are three different versions of surface-to-air guided weapons.

“When it comes to surface-to-air guided, the Akash missile, the MR-SAM and the S-400 are three different versions of surface-to-air guided weapons. We are also about to procure the close-in weapon systems and the VSHORAD, particularly to counter the threat from drones…,” Chaudhari said.

The Air Chief spoke on “Transformation of IAF into a Contemporary and Future Ready Aerospace Force”. Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) articulated the vision of IAF as laid down in the latest edition of IAF’s doctrine (2023) viz; “to be an agile and adaptive Air Force that provides decisive aerospace power in furtherance of our national interests”.

The CAS also brought out that the IAF needs to ‘See First and See the Farthest, Reach First and Reach the Fastest, Hit First and Hit the Hardest. He also brought out IAF’s contribution to nation building highlighting the sterling role played by IAF towards Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief during national calamities and evacuation of Indian diaspora from conflict zones.

The focal point of his strategic vision integrates cutting-edge technologies to bolster IAF’s operational capabilities.

The Air Chief highlighted the importance of acquiring state-of-the-art equipment and platforms to ensure air superiority in the region including airborne and unmanned platforms. sensors, communication and electronic warfare systems.

The CAS also highlighted the significance of well-trained personnel and brought out the complexities of a technology-driven battle space. Investment in innovation and disruptive training programs with a focus on technology infusion for skill development will prove to be decisive in future multi-domain operations.  (ANI)

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