I A F position in ladakh

Indian air force position in Ladakh

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Indian Rafale in Ladakh border

‘China can’t get the better of India in conflict scenario’: Air force chief 

The IAF chief said there was no question of underestimating the capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) as it had made huge investments in “technology, systems and numbers”. Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. 

 China can't get the better of India in any conflict and the air force, with its capability and intent serving as a deterrent for the adversary, is ready to handle any contingency, Indian Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria said on Monday, even as he acknowledged the strengths of the Chinese air force and gave a broad overview of how the IAF would counter it. 

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 An IAF official said there was no question of undermining the skills of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) as it had made significant investments in “technology, systems and numbers”. China is unable to defeat India in any conflict and the air force, with its strength and its intentions to protect the enemy, is ready to face any situation, Indian Air Force commander RKS Bhadauria said on Monday, just as he acknowledged the strength of the Chinese air force and gave a broad view of how the IAF will challenge it. 

 Asked if the Air Force was ready to take on China at the Ladakh theater, Air Chief Marshal Bhadoria said, "Of course, we are." There is no question of not taking threats there. We are very well positioned there and China cannot be better than us in any conflict scenario. He said that India is fully prepared for a two-way war with China and Pakistan. 

The Air Force chief was answering questions from journalists during his annual press conference ahead of Indian Air Force Day on 8 October. 

 The IAF chief said that there was no question of undermining the capabilities of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) as it had invested heavily in "technology, systems and numbers". 

He also talked about the IAF's evaluation of Chinese J-20 fifth-generation fighter aircraft, calling it "work in progress". “Their strength lies in the number of surface-to-air systems deployed in that region and the number of air-launched long-range weapons. Responding to a question from Hindustan Times, Bhadauria said that we complete in our matrix and ensure that we are not only in a position to pay attention to their strong points, but can also take our aggressive action. “What we see is an increase in the effort to dig for winter in terms of forces on the ground, and the deployment of air assets. We hope that the talks will move in the right direction. In response to a question on the DBO airstrip in eastern Ladakh, the Indian Air Force chief said it was a major threat to China as India had the capability to operate close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC). 

 On the possibility of China using airports in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including Skardu, and the possibility of a two-front war, the IAF chief said, "Whether China will use Skardu is an open question." LBut if China needs Pakistan's help to face us, I have nothing to say. If Skardu is used by China and we are in conflict with China, it is a major threat. "We will deal accordingly," Bhadoria said. 

He said the Indian Air Force was ready for any type of conventional conflict, including two-way war. "We have full potential for a two-front war," he said. Earlier, in his inaugural address, the IAF chief stated that the integration of Rafale fighter jets brought into a platform equipped with advanced weapons, sensors and technologies, gave the IAF an operational and technological edge. 

 In September 2016, India ordered 36 Rafale jets from France in a deal worth Rs 59,000 crore, out of which five jets have arrived. The Indian Air Force is operating its Rafale fighter jets at the Ladakh theater, where the army is on high alert. “Our immediate aggressive deployment of combat-ready units in response to the deadlock with the LAC in the north is a sign of our operational state. We are determined to handle any contingency --- our ability and intention will undoubtedly decline. Bhadauria said that the capability of our airlift was also taken into consideration as we supported the Indian Army in the rapidly operational areas of military and equipment. And the Indian Air Force chief said that when asked about the situation in East Ladakh and the potential threat from China in the region, be assured that we have deployed strongly to deal with any contingency situation. The two sides have held a series of diplomatic and military talks to resolve the row. However, there has been no breakthrough in ending the deadlock. The armies of the two countries are scheduled to hold a new round of talks on October 12 with a specific agenda for preparing a roadmap for the displacement of troops from friction points. 

 India has already deployed thousands of soldiers and heavy weapons in high altitude areas to deal with any incident. 

 The Indian Air Force has already deployed all its frontline fighter jets such as the Sukhoi 30 MKI, Jaguar and Mirage 2000 aircraft to major border airports in eastern Ladakh and elsewhere along the Line of Actual Control. The newly inducted fleet of five Rafale jets has also been trimmed in eastern Ladakh. The Indian Air Force has given a clear message to China during its night-time combat patrol in the eastern Ladakh region that it is ready to deal with any incident in the mountainous region. 

 After the final round of military talks on 21 September, the two armies announced several decisions, including not sending more troops to the frontline, unilaterally avoiding changing positions on the ground, and avoiding taking such cases forward. Which can further complicate matters. At a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in Moscow on 10 September between Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, The treaty included quick disintegration of troops, measures to avoid action, escalating tensions, following all agreements and protocols on border management, and steps to restore peace with the LAC.