Amid heightened tensions, IAF enhances capabilities of Halwara base near Indo-Pak border

[LOGICAL BOSSS]

Published April 24, 2017
SOURCE: PTI

The IAF has enhanced capability of its frontline base in Punjab’s Halwara, which is close to the Indo-Pak border, by deploying additional Sukhoi fighter jets.

The Su-30 MKI jets were today inducted into the IAF’s ‘Valiant’ squadron. The deployment of additional Su-30 MKI jets at the airbase comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. It will boost the offensive capabilities of the IAF in this sector, the force said about the induction of the jets into the Valiant squadron.

The ‘Valiant’ was formed as an offensive fighter squadron in 1963 at Barrackpore in West Bengal. The squadron was then equipped with three types of aircraft – the Vampires, Spitfire, Hurricane and Su-7.

The squadron has changed many bases during its 54 years long journey and has taken part in the 1971 war as well as in Kargil operations.

“The ‘Valiants’, operating MiG-23s, were the first ones to fire weapons on the enemy during the Kargil war,” the IAF said in a release.

Air Marshal C Hari Kumar, Air Officer Commanding-in- Chief, Western Air Command IAF was the chief guest for the induction ceremony.

 

[Gregor Clegane]

New MKI squadron.

 

[Stephen Cohen]

This is the SECOND Su 30 MKI squadron at Halwara
The Number is 221

Earlier One has been operational since 2012 ie Number 220

https://twitter.com/livefist/status/856479185627357184/photo/1

http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news...ected-valiants-squadron-mathrubhumi-1.1892214
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This is from 2012

http://indianexpress.com/article/in...rontline-fighter-su30mki-at-halwara-air-base/

 

[Mustang06]

Isn't placing such a potent aircraft so close to a potential adversary risky?I am not doubting IAF's decision but still!

 

[Basel]

Isn't placing such a potent aircraft so close to a potential adversary risky?I am not doubting IAF's decision but still!

Those birds on that base needs would require more protection there then bases far from border because that base is in range of many standoff weapons of Pakistan.

 

[Gregor Clegane]

Those birds on that base needs would require more protection there then bases far from border because that base is in range of many standoff weapons of Pakistan.

All those stand off weapons are obsolete in front of SPYDER.

 

[Stephen Cohen]

Those birds on that base needs would require more protection there then bases far from border because that base is in range of many standoff weapons of Pakistan.

IAF also knows and understands the concept of stand off weapons

The thing is Will Pakistan dare to Fire the First Shot

 

[Basel]

All those stand off weapons are obsolete in front of SPYDER.

Nothing man made is invincible.

IAF also knows and understands the concept of stand off weapons

The thing is Will Pakistan dare to Fire the First Shot

If things get to that level that it has to take first shot then Pakistan will take it.

 

[Stephen Cohen]

We have One More AIR force base BHATINDA which is Just 100 KM away from Pakistan Border and PATHANKOT Air Base is just 50 KM away

If you can Target these First ; then think about Halwara

 

[Kompromat]

Lies within the range of rocket artillery.

 

[Basel]

We have One More AIR force base BHATINDA which is Just 100 KM away from Pakistan Border and PATHANKOT Air Base is just 50 KM away

If you can Target these First ; then think about Halwara

In past did Pakistan hesitate attacking those bases when needed??

 

[Kompromat]

Most of Indian bases in Punjab are going to be obliterated by rocket artillery, we don't need SOWs to attack them.

All those stand off weapons are obsolete in front of SPYDER.

 

[Stephen Cohen]

Lies within the range of rocket artillery.

Entire Pakistan is in range of Our Brahmos Missiles

Your Radars would just Pick up an Incoming Missile and It will SLAM into the Target

Most of Indian bases in Punjab are going to be obliterated by rocket artillery, we don't need SOWs to attack them.

Then Our STRIKE CORPS will Take over Lahore ; Sialkot and Rawalpindi

 

[el nino]

The Indians have satalite coverage for entire Pakistan with dedicated military satalites for all three services

The green pine radars supplied by Israel and subsequently Indian produced sword fish track 1500 km into Pakistan and the oceans.

Pakistan can't even sneeze without the Indians not knowing.

 

[Kompromat]

Brahmos is a multi million dollar weapon, India cant use too many of them. We have hundreds of rocket artillery pieces which will destroy these air bases whenever required in a cost effective manner.

Entire Pakistan is in range of Our Brahmos Missiles

Your Radars would just Pick up an Incoming Missile and It will SLAM into the Target

Pakistan has AESA AWACS, AN-TPS77 AESA radars and we also have access to spy satellites from a few friendly countries as well as GPS. We aren't sleeping.

The Indians have satalite coverage for entire Pakistan with dedicated military satalites for all three services

The green pine radars supplied by Israel and subsequently Indian produced sword fish track 1500 km into Pakistan and the oceans.

Pakistan can't even sneeze without the Indians not knowing.

Then you'll have an emotional fit and you'll wake up.

Then Our STRIKE CORPS will Take over Lahore ; Sialkot and Rawalpindi