IAF ready to face any challenge: Tipnis

By Our Staff Reporter

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, MAY 24. ``The Indian Air Force (IAF) is always prepared for taking up any responsibility. It does not need any intimation in advance,'' said the Air Chief Marshal A.Y. Tipnis, Chief of the Air Staff. He also described his recent visit to Sri Lanka as a routine one that was scheduled well in advance. He was in Thiruvananthapuram today, on a brief visit to the Headquarters of the Southern Air Command (SAC), where he addressed a three-day conference of Station Commanders. He exhorted the staff of the SAC to be full alert to face any eventualities and threats.

Talking at length on the challenges to external and internal security, he emphasised the vital role of the IAF in meeting these challenges. Expressing concern over the increasing threats posed by terrorism, he stressed the need for effective communication amongst all the ranks of the force. He underscored the importance of building up camaraderie and mutual respect at all levels. He assured all support to the projects initiated by the SAC to upgrade the facilities to meet its operational role.

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