Vibhas Pande, Air Officer commanding-in-chief, Maintenance Command, has said that the Indian Air Force has already achieved 95-97 per cent self-reliance in daily requirements and it now has to work to achieve the Prime Minister's vision of 'Aatmnirbhar Bharat'.
The Indian Navy will display its operational prowess and capabilities through an 'Operational Demonstration' covering a spectrum of naval operations by ships and aircraft at the iconic Sindhudurg Fort on the western seaboard of India on December 4, 2023.
Sharing his thoughts and experiences of the multilateral exercise, 28 Squadron Commanding Officer, Group Captain Parijat Jha said it was a wonderful opportunity for India to showcase its air power and strategic reach.
“Srinagar lies in the centre of Kashmir valley and its elevation is higher than plains. It is strategically better to place an aircraft with a higher weight-to-thrust ratio and less response time due to proximity to the border and is equipped with better avionics and long-range miss
The Navy said that this challenging accomplishment, within three months of maiden day landing demonstrates the resolve, skill and professionalism of the Indian Navy, Vikrant crew and Naval Pilots.