Key Points
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking steps to counter the challenges posed by China and Pakistan by upgrading their tactics and equipment..
The IAF is closely monitoring the situation along the Line of Actual Control with China using intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities..
Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari, speaking on Tuesday, unveiled the IAF's strategic plans, which include the induction of fighters, helicopters, missiles, and radars valued at Rs 2.5 to 3 lakh crore over the next seven to eight years...
China has significantly enhanced its air bases facing India and deployed an extensive network of radars and surface-to-air guided weapons (SAGWs) since the military confrontation in eastern Ladakh in April-May 2020...
The first three S-400 squadrons, capable of detecting and neutralizing hostile strategic bombers, jets, spy planes, missiles, and drones at a range of 380 km, have been deployed in north-west and east India to address potential threats from both China and Pakistan...
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