Need to reform, rebuild war fighting machinery to make them ready for future battlespace: IAF chief
Thursday, 14 December 2023 Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari emphasized the need to adapt the traditional war fighting machinery to the future cluttered, congested, contested, and complex battlespace. He highlighted the Indian Air Force's vision of being an agile and adaptive air force that provides decisive aerospace power. To achieve this vision, the IAF requires state-of-the-art equipment and platforms for air superiority. Chaudhari also discussed the importance of automation through AI and big data analytics. He emphasized the significance of technology-driven battlespace and the need for indigenous development of weapons.
The forest department in Nainital has called for the assistance of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army to combat a relentless forest fire that has been raging for over 36 hours, consuming numerous hectares of lush greenery. Helicopters have been deployed by the district administration to aid in firefighting efforts. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced plans to convene a meeting to address the escalating situation of the Nainital forest fire in Haldwani district.
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Thursday, 14 December 2023
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