Air Force Commanders’ Conference Apr 2021

Defence Minister Mr. Rajnath Singh addressed the biannual IAF Commanders› Conference (AFCC-21) on 15 Apr 21 at Air Headquarters. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) welcomed the Minister, Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and other senior officials from the MoD. During his address the Defence Minister expressed happiness that the conference coincided with the birth anniversary of the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, DFC. The Minister congratulated IAF for ensuring a timely and befitting response to the sudden developments in Eastern Ladakh. He advised the Commanders to draw up long term plans and strategies for capability enhancement to counter future threats. He appreciated the critical focus of IAF towards reorienting for the future.