Sources – Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Air Force has deployed an ‘adequate’ number of fighters, surface-to-air missile and guided weapon systems, radars and other assets in forward areas, with the requisite logistics and infrastructure to have a ‘credible deterrence’ against China, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said. “We are always on 24×7 readiness to take on any challenge. We keep regular surveillance over what is happening across our northern borders.” he said.
Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said the force was keeping a close watch on Chinese warships and other vessels in the Indian Ocean Region. “We deploy our assets on mission- based deployments in the IOR They are always ready to meet the entire spectrum of operations from combat to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief he said.
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The IAF took “all measures” after the Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, which included re-deploying fighters from the hinterland to forward areas, to “ensure our presence was felt and was a deterrence to the adversary”, ACM Chaudhari said.
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