Focus should be on maintenance practices, robust physical and cyber security: IAF chief Bhadauria
The Hindu
The Air Chief Marshal also directed that readiness of all platforms, weapon systems and assets be kept at the highest level, according to an IAF statement.
Air Chief Marshal R. K. S. Bhadauria has said there is a need for critical analysis to enhance operational preparedness and focus should be on maintenance practices as well as robust physical and cyber security.
Addressing the annual commanders’ conference of the Indian Air Force’s Central Air Command in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, he also directed that readiness of all platforms, weapon systems and assets be kept at the highest level, according to an IAF statement.
Urging the commanders to continue their efforts in ensuring a safe operational flying environment, he stressed on the need to augment the combat capability of the IAF through innovation, self-reliance and indigenisation, the statement issued on Friday said.
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