Vr Chaudhari

The "critical deficiencies" of the Indian Air Force like shortage of fighter squadrons and force multipliers must be addressed on priority so that the force retains its combat edge, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Thursday.

Showcasing the defence and bilateral ties between the two countries, Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari flew in a Rafale fighter jet, while French Air chief Gen Stephane Mille flew in an Indian Russian-origin IAF Su-30MKI fighter jet.

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday stressed on the need to have four or five squadrons of the 4.5 generation aircraft in the inventory of the Indian Air Force.

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday said the benchmark for the situation to become normal in eastern Ladakh would be to return to status quo ante prior to the standoff and complete withdrawal of troops from all friction points.

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday made it clear that the Indian Air Force is not opposed to the tri-services theaterisation plan but asserted that the doctrinal aspects of the force should not be compromised by the proposed structures.

IAF Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday said that the Indian Army will be communicating with China over the issue of any air space violation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Fully backing the indigenous fighter aircraft programmes, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Monday said the Indian Air Force has already given the commitment to buy six squadrons of the under development Light Combat Aircraft Mark 2.

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari today said whenever China's fighter jets come too close to the border, the Indian Air Force immediately responds by scrambling its combat aircraft to tackle the situation.

Creation of a standalone air defence command may prove counter-productive as all elements of the nation's air power need work in close coordination to confront all possible future security challenges, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Friday.

The global order is being increasingly challenged with little or no regard to rules and India must reassess its strategic priorities and realign its actions to ensure that it is not left behind, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Friday.

Agnipath Recruitment Scheme: Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari will visit 6 forward bases on Friday and will address the troops the details of the new Agnipath recruitment scheme to last man in the IAF, a statement said.

Indian Air Force will begin recruitment under the scheme from June 24, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said. The IAF appreciated the government's decision to increase the upper age limit from 21 to 23 for recruitment cycle 2022.

The current geopolitical situation necessitates Indian Air Force to prepare for "intense and small duration" operations as well as "short swift wars and long-drawn" standoffs akin to situation in eastern Ladakh, IAF Chief VR Chaudhari said.

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Thursday said there would be a need for IAF to prepare for "short swift wars" as well as be ready for a "long-drawn standoff" akin to what is being seen in Eastern Ladakh.

The current geopolitical situation necessitates the Indian Air Force to prepare for intense and small duration operations at a short notice, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said today.

The "critical deficiencies" of the Indian Air Force like shortage of fighter squadrons and force multipliers must be addressed on priority so that the force retains its combat edge, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Thursday.

Showcasing the defence and bilateral ties between the two countries, Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari flew in a Rafale fighter jet, while French Air chief Gen Stephane Mille flew in an Indian Russian-origin IAF Su-30MKI fighter jet.

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday stressed on the need to have four or five squadrons of the 4.5 generation aircraft in the inventory of the Indian Air Force.

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday said the benchmark for the situation to become normal in eastern Ladakh would be to return to status quo ante prior to the standoff and complete withdrawal of troops from all friction points.

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday made it clear that the Indian Air Force is not opposed to the tri-services theaterisation plan but asserted that the doctrinal aspects of the force should not be compromised by the proposed structures.

IAF Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday said that the Indian Army will be communicating with China over the issue of any air space violation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Fully backing the indigenous fighter aircraft programmes, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Monday said the Indian Air Force has already given the commitment to buy six squadrons of the under development Light Combat Aircraft Mark 2.

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari today said whenever China's fighter jets come too close to the border, the Indian Air Force immediately responds by scrambling its combat aircraft to tackle the situation.

Creation of a standalone air defence command may prove counter-productive as all elements of the nation's air power need work in close coordination to confront all possible future security challenges, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Friday.

The global order is being increasingly challenged with little or no regard to rules and India must reassess its strategic priorities and realign its actions to ensure that it is not left behind, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Friday.

Agnipath Recruitment Scheme: Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari will visit 6 forward bases on Friday and will address the troops the details of the new Agnipath recruitment scheme to last man in the IAF, a statement said.

Indian Air Force will begin recruitment under the scheme from June 24, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said. The IAF appreciated the government's decision to increase the upper age limit from 21 to 23 for recruitment cycle 2022.

The current geopolitical situation necessitates Indian Air Force to prepare for "intense and small duration" operations as well as "short swift wars and long-drawn" standoffs akin to situation in eastern Ladakh, IAF Chief VR Chaudhari said.

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Thursday said there would be a need for IAF to prepare for "short swift wars" as well as be ready for a "long-drawn standoff" akin to what is being seen in Eastern Ladakh.

The current geopolitical situation necessitates the Indian Air Force to prepare for intense and small duration operations at a short notice, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said today.