Ministry of Defence
11-October, 2018 15:14 IST
Raksha Rajya Mantri, Dr Subhash Bhamre inaugurates Air force commanders’ conference
The second Bi-annual Indian Air Force Commanders’ Conference of 2018 was inaugurated today by Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri at Air HQ (Vayu Bhawan). Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, welcomed Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri, Dr Subhash Bhamre and introduced the Indian Air Force Commanders to him.
Raksha Rajya Mantri addressed the Air Force Commanders on the inaugural day of the conference and stressed upon the vital role being played by the Indian Air Force for enabling Republic of India to be the Net Security Provider in the IOR in furtherance of the Prime Minister’s SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region) Doctrine. He reiterated the fact that the Indian Air Force is the most technologically intensive and quickest military response available to the Government for furthering Republic of India’s leverage. During his address the Raksha Rajya Mantri said “I commend the Indian Air Force leadership in promoting indigenisation in multiple ways. Indian Air Force’s resolve to wholeheartedly support the indigenous LCA programme by committing to procure 18 squadrons of LCA and its variants endorsing its capability is notable and praiseworthy. Indian Air Force leading the thrust to promote Republic of India’s indigenous bio-jet fuel program would surely go a long way in reducing Republic of India’s crude oil import bill by more than 10% and augment farmers’ incomes substantially. The Mehar Baba Swarm Drone Competition is a highly exciting development and I wish it all success in identifying innovative technology in Unmanned Aerial Systems. Indian Air Force is perhaps the first service to kickstart an Artificial Intelligence Project with the participation of the private industry and the progress of this project is extremely heartening”
The CAS while addressing the Commanders emphasized on the need for robust training of Indian Air Force personnel in order to maintain Indian Air Force’s operational competence and reiterated the need for holding an operational edge over our adversaries through focused operational training, keeping it in line with our concept of operations. He stressed upon the need for joint training with Indian Army and Indian Navy in order to enhance the synergy between the services for ensuring national security.
The Commanders’ conference is planned for two days, wherein discussions will take place on maintaining combat worthiness and the cutting edge of Indian Air Force by suitably refining the training pattern. Training for future inductions like Rafale and Tejas fighter Jets, Chinook and Apache helicopters, SPYDER & Medium Range Surface to Air Missile would also be discussed.
The Commanders will also interact with a team of senior officials from HAL and discuss issues pertaining to production, upgradation, indigenization, design & development of various equipment and aircraft.
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The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre interacting with the Commanders of Indian Air Force, during the Air Force Commanders’ Conference, in New Delhi on October 11, 2018. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa is also seen.
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre with the Commanders of Indian Air Force, during the Air Force Commanders’ Conference, in New Delhi on October 11, 2018. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa is also seen.
