Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari highlighted the significant air power lessons derived from existing conflicts such as Russia – Ukraine War and Israel – Hamas conflict. IAF Chief was addressing the student officers from the Indian Armed Forces and Friendly Foreign Countries undergoing the 79th Staff Course and the permanent staff of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington on Friday 22 March 2024.
According to a press release IAF Chief VR Chaudhari in his address to the officers , covered the challenges confronting the Indian Air Force, its capability development plan & jointmanship. He spelt out the Transition of IAF into a contemporary and future ready Aerospace Force.
Shri Chaudhari reiterated the vision as spelt out in the IAF doctrine, which envisages an agile and adaptive Air Force to provide decisive aerospace power in pursuit of national interests. The dominant role played by IAF during evacuation of Indian diaspora from Conflict Zones and during disaster relief operations was highlighted by the Air Chief.
He also briefed on the ongoing training activities and the impetus to jointmanship at DSSC, which was well appreciated.
