Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday here and exhorted IAF 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 our national aims and aspirations.
He made these assertions in his address at the ongoing Air Force Commanders’ conference. The defence minister also commended the force for its dedication and professionalism in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty. He expressed confidence in the IAF’s ability to adapt to evolving challenges.
The conference was attended by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary (DDR&D) and Chairman DRDO Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjay Kumar and senior commanders of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The ongoing conference has witnessed in-depth discussions on key operational, administrative, and strategic issues. The apex leadership also interacted with the CDS, Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of the Naval Staff to foster synergy.
This 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.
