Rajnath Singh at Air Force Commanders' Conference
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing border standoff with China in Eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday inaugurated the three-day long Air Force Commanders’ Conference at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan).
The theme of the conference is "Indian Air Force in the Next Decade".
“Addressed the inaugural session of the Air Force Commander’s Conference today. IAF’s role in some of the most challenging circumstances is well regarded by the nation. Their contribution during the nation’s response to COVID-19 pandemic has been highly praiseworthy. @IAF_MCC,” Mr Singh said in a tweet.
Addressed the inaugural session of the Air Force Commander’s Conference today.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 22, 2020
IAF’s role in some of the most challenging circumstances is well regarded by the nation. Their contribution during the nation’s response to COVID-19 pandemic has been highly praiseworthy. @IAF_MCC pic.twitter.com/ZHazrYc6gG
Defence Secretary and Secretary Defence Production were also present on the occasion.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, is chairing the Air Force Commanders’ Conference.
“... the commanders would take stock of the current operational scenario and deployments. The commanders will also discuss action for operational capability enhancement of the IAF in the next decade,” an IAF statement had said.
“They will also discuss the prevailing situation along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh,” sources said.
