NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Arun Jaitley today assured the Indian Air Force of expediting acquisition of fighter jets and other critical systems as part of its modernisation programme.
In his inaugural address at the IAF’s commanders’ conference, Jaitley also talked of “uncertainties” in the region as well as on security challenges facing India due to the rapidly-changing geo-political situation.
On the first day of the three-day-long conclave, top IAF commanders brainstormed over various aspects of the country’s security challenges and IAF’s preparedness to deal with any eventuality.
“He (Jaitley) emphasised the resolve of the Government in expediting approved modernisation programmes of the Service,” the IAF said in a statement. (AGENCIES)
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