IAF conference: Def min praises Air Force for Balakot air strike

Sitharaman praised the Air force for successful execution of air strikes at Pakistan's Balakot at the first bi-annual commanders' conference of Indian Air Force in New Delhi.

New Delhi: The first bi-annual commanders' conference of Indian Air Force began at its headquarters here on Thursday with defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressing the gathering.

Sitharaman praised the Air Force for the successful execution of air strikes at Pakistan's Balakot and subsequent thwarting of Pakistan's response.

"The IAF has proved its mettle in Exercise Gagan Shakti 2018 and Vayu Shakti 2019 and the same reflected in the successfully conducted Balakot Strike and air action on 27th February," said Sitharaman.

She expressed great appreciation for the training imparted to all personnel in the IAF as reflected in the actions and conduct of Wing Commander Abhinandan.

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa while addressing the Commanders emphasized on further enhancement of the IAF’s capability in the field of Space, Cyber, Information, AI and Drone technology.