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"We got all measures in place as far as aerial cover is concerned within the country. Air defence measures are in place which would be put into effect as and when required", he told the media responding to queries on the sidelines of the 'Air Chief Marshal L M Katre Memorial Lecture' in Bangalore.
"We have taken precautions to ensure that no intrusion takes place in our airspace. We are in a state of preparedness to prevent any threat to the country from air, sea or land. The armed forces are prepared for any eventuality", he said.
The IAF has foolproof arrangements to fortify its airspace and positioned itself for quick response, he said when asked about its preparedness in the wake of 26/11 terror strike by sea route on Mumbai.
Asked about possibility of a war with Pakistan, he shot back "such things are best decided by the government. The armed forces only execute the will of the government. We do not go to war on our own. There is political leadership. It is for the political establishment to decide on such matters. We are always in a state of preparedness", Major said.
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yes we have to make final with pakistan once and for all
Its too bad that our corrupt civilian politicians and middlemen have not allowed a severly needed upgrade of the IAF for years. Only the brave men and women working for the Air Force deserve kudos for keeping Indian skies safe. If it was up to our babus that do defence procurement, Indian skies would have been under Chinese or Paki control long ago.
But are we prepared to counter Ballastic Missile threat from pakisthan carrying Nuclear war heads, which use our airspace to hit on indian soil???
mumbai attacks that is a lession to pak so india take war with pak
"We are in a state of preparedness to prevent any threat to the country from air, sea or land. The armed forces are prepared for any eventuality" I would like to remind that the Paki terrorist came by sea. then how could these comment be appreciated
WE SHOULD HAVE HEARD THIS FROM THE DEFENCE MINISTER. BUT HE IS SEEMS TO BE AWAY FROM ALL THESE PROBLEMS. OR HE WILL COME UP ONLY AFTER L S ELECTION THE IAF CHIEF IS VERY CORRECT. THEIR HANDS ARE TIED UP BY THE POLITICIANS.
The Indian Skies are secure - for what - for kite flying? This is very defensive posture of IAF. We need offensive capabilties.
The political leadership has no confidence of Indian people to utilize your services, Sir.
Chest thumping is a practice normally seen in primates. We heard the similar beats from our supremo army chief. The valorous air-chief repeats. The beats are regularly echoed in Pakistan, our arch enemy.Chest thumping is the primates' way of frightening away the adversaries. Let us hope our practice of it does the trick as well. At least, it is harmless and fun to watch.
Yes they are, terrorist dont need to become innovative in striking India when they can pretty much do as they want to on land, who gives a rats back about skies. Moreover we do not have (fortunately) structures tall enough and worth enough to be made a target. So dear Sir dont break any sweat and go back to the deep slumber