Increased Chinese air force presence at LAC not of 'much concern': IAF chief


New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS): There is increased Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force presence across eastern Ladakh but "it is not going to make much difference" to the Indian Air Force, IAF chief V.R. Chaudhari said on Tuesday.

Addressing the annual press conference ahead of Air Force Day (October 8), Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari said that Chinese PLAAF has increased presence at three airfields across the Line of Actual Control.

"China is developing airfields with multiple aircraft but flying from high altitude is a weak area," he said.

Replying to a query over punitive action against China, the IAF chief said that it is a national policy and India is capable of dealing with any scenario.

About induction of S-400, he should it should be inducted within this year. India is procuring S-400 missiles from Russia for long range ie 400 km, and it was expected to be received by the Air Force by this year end.

"S-400 delivery is on track. The first regiment should be inducted within this year," Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari said.

He also said that IAF is capable of dealing with a two-front war with China and Pakistan, but "the matter of concern is dissemination of western tactics and weapons from Pakistan to China".

On China breaching Taiwan airspace, he stated it is matter between the two and he would refrain from making any comments.

On theaterisation and integration, Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari said: "Air force is fully committed towards integration and joitness to cater to future warfare. Strength and doctrines of each service needs to be taken into account."

 

  

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  • Wilfred Fernandes, Vamadapadavu/Dubai

    Tue, Oct 05 2021

    Indian Armed forces are second to none, There is no need to worry. We must worry about our "Lal Anken" Politicians, who are ready to use any situation in the Border for their advantage.

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  • Sunil K, Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 05 2021

    Xi is Modi's swing buddy. No harm will come from China - they are helping BJP divert our people's attention from inflation, unemployment, farmers plight. Opposition should take the government to task on internal matters. Our armed forces will take care of the borders as they have always done.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Oct 05 2021

    China is trying to overtake even US and rest of the countries combined. They are now threatening Taiwan, Hongkong already administrative region of Republic of China, Pakistan is acting on Chinas influence and logistic help, three fourth of African countries are of their business and trade interest, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangla, Srilanka, North Korea...............India's might is nothing for them. Our people are concentrating on communal, religious and minority/majority issues, Love Jihad, Cow slaughter ban, rape culture.. never ending.

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  • John, Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 05 2021

    Fire from sky should fall on this communist chinese! ..... After Virus attack by Dragon, from Dec 2021 more attacks by Wild Bear and Dragon across the World ? ........ Following Prophecy on it and Revelations to or by a Man of God ...... Book of Revelation 6:8 I looked, and there before me was a pale horse! Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following close behind him. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth. ......... Germany will be attacked by wild bear Russia, and India, US by Dragon China, US also by bear Russia. To know which all other countries and cities chastised from Dec 2021 to Dec 2030, Refer following link..... Ref: https://littlepebble.org/2021/10/02/letter-from-archbishop-william-john-costellia-2-october-2021/

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Thane

    Tue, Oct 05 2021

    China is not scared about India's Raphael ...

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  • Roshan, Mangaluru

    Tue, Oct 05 2021

    We trust in Indian Defense Forces, there is no second thoughts about our capbilities. Everyone knows chances of war is very limited. Only way for the enemies to enchroach indian territory. Chinese are not that dumb to keep building enforcements along the borders both with ground and air defense forces. They are also building villeages and luring indian citizens of borders into becoming part of china, as per recent reports. We already know they enchroached indian land recently. The problem for Modi Govt, having hyped its own image in the minds of Bhakths, to tell whats happening. Losing trust of bhakths is losing elections. Modi led BJP does not want that to happen. China and Pak are using this for their advantage.

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  • D.Shetty, Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 05 2021

    Yes you are right..also some are worried for not getting regular payment or commission from neighboring countries

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  • arm, Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 05 2021

    Election nearing such threat statement are normal. Indian Forces could handle such situation before 2014 also, So there is no Albert Einstein born recently.

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  • Mohammed, Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 05 2021

    Yes not concern for you because you are getting salary and commission from BJP so not bothered at all

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