HYDERABAD: The operational preparedness of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to tackle any contingency was once displayed within the recent 'Gaganshakti' workout, Chief of Air Staff B S Dhanoa stated on Saturday.
"The operational preparedness of the IAF to take on any kind of contingency was amply displayed in the recently-concluded exercise Gaganshakti. The gamut and expanse of this exercise was pan-India which saw engagement of almost all the assets of the Air Force," he stated.
The gigantic workout concerned operations on northern, western and jap fronts of the country, Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa stated in his cope with at the Combined Graduation Parade held at Air Force Academy, Dundigul, on the outskirts of the city.
"This exercise successfully validated the IAF's operational preparedness to cater to any eventuality," he stated.
The IAF has undergone fast modernisation lately to cater to more than a few necessities of the country, he stated.
"Our country presently may not be fighting a war in the traditional sense, yet we have to remain in a heightened state of preparedness, be it terrorist attacks, the cyber security threats, insurgency, natural disasters or any other duty that the Union of India might find it fit to assign to us," he stated.
To cater to those necessities and to keep up with the days, Indian Air Force has undergone fast modernisation lately, he added.
The IAF has endured to adapt through the years, enjoying vital roles now not only in strengthening the defence of our nation, but in addition carving a niche for itself probably the greatest air forces on this planet, he stated.
On the instance of the Combined Graduation Parade, a total of 113 Flight Cadets, including 13 girls trainees, had been commissioned as flying officers at the Air Force Academy.
The rite additionally marked commissioning of another girl fighter pilot within the IAF, Flying Officer Meghana Shanbough.
Shanbough, who hails from Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, stated this can be a nice feeling for her to be a fighter pilot.
"The feeling is amazing. It is a moment of pride for my parents and me," she stated.
She stated young men or girls will have to have a dream and will have to work hard to reach the objective.
Meanwhile, ahead of the parade began, a member of the sky diving team fell off after landing on the flooring.
He was once taken away in an ambulance.
Sky diving was once performed ahead of the parade began.
"The operational preparedness of the IAF to take on any kind of contingency was amply displayed in the recently-concluded exercise Gaganshakti. The gamut and expanse of this exercise was pan-India which saw engagement of almost all the assets of the Air Force," he stated.
The gigantic workout concerned operations on northern, western and jap fronts of the country, Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa stated in his cope with at the Combined Graduation Parade held at Air Force Academy, Dundigul, on the outskirts of the city.
"This exercise successfully validated the IAF's operational preparedness to cater to any eventuality," he stated.
The IAF has undergone fast modernisation lately to cater to more than a few necessities of the country, he stated.
"Our country presently may not be fighting a war in the traditional sense, yet we have to remain in a heightened state of preparedness, be it terrorist attacks, the cyber security threats, insurgency, natural disasters or any other duty that the Union of India might find it fit to assign to us," he stated.
To cater to those necessities and to keep up with the days, Indian Air Force has undergone fast modernisation lately, he added.
The IAF has endured to adapt through the years, enjoying vital roles now not only in strengthening the defence of our nation, but in addition carving a niche for itself probably the greatest air forces on this planet, he stated.
On the instance of the Combined Graduation Parade, a total of 113 Flight Cadets, including 13 girls trainees, had been commissioned as flying officers at the Air Force Academy.
The rite additionally marked commissioning of another girl fighter pilot within the IAF, Flying Officer Meghana Shanbough.
Shanbough, who hails from Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, stated this can be a nice feeling for her to be a fighter pilot.
"The feeling is amazing. It is a moment of pride for my parents and me," she stated.
She stated young men or girls will have to have a dream and will have to work hard to reach the objective.
Meanwhile, ahead of the parade began, a member of the sky diving team fell off after landing on the flooring.
He was once taken away in an ambulance.
Sky diving was once performed ahead of the parade began.
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