Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called upon Air Force Commanders and senior officials of the ministry of defence to look at means to make the process of capability and capacity building more efficient and effective, in keeping with India's national aims and aspirations.
The defence minister, who addressed the Air Force Commanders' Conference (AFCC) in Delhi on Tuesday, hailed IAF for its dedication and professionalism in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty.
During the conference, attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary (DDR&D) and chairman DRDO Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjay Kumar and senior commanders of the IAF, in-depth discussions on key operational, administrative, and strategic issues were held.
The top leadership of the IAF also interacted with the CDS, Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of the Naval Staff to foster synergy.
“The conference serves as a vital platform for the IAF's senior leadership to deliberate on current challenges and strategize future actions to maintain operational excellence and Atmanirbharta in defence capabilities,” the defene ministry said in a release.
The defence minister was also briefed on the operational capabilities of the IAF during the event.