Need To Augment Combat Capability Through Innovation: Air Force Chief

Chief of Air Staff (CAS) and Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria visited the Central Air Command Headquarters in Prayagraj on Thursday and urged the commanders to continue their efforts to ensure a safe flying environment and stressed the need to augment the combat capability of IAF through innovation, self-reliance and indigenisation.

The Indian Air Force on Friday reported in a series of tweets that the CAS has visited the Central Air Command Headquarters for the Annual CDRS Conference. He urged the commanders to continue their efforts to ensure a safe flying environment.

"CAS emphasized the need for critical analysis to enhance operational preparedness, focus on maintenance practices and ensure robust physical and cyber security," said the IAF in a tweet.

Air Chief Mshl RKS Bhadauria #CAS visited HQ Central Air Command (CAC) on 16 Sep, for the annual Cdrs Conference. CAS emphasized the need for critical analysis to enhance op preparedness, focus on maintenance practices & ensure robust physical & cyber security. pic.twitter.com/MnFCq6jWKG

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) September 17, 2021

"CAS urged the commanders to continue their efforts to ensure a safe flying environment and stressed the need to augment the combat capability of IAF through innovation, self-reliance and indigenisation," informed the Indian Air Force (IAF).