New Delhi: Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne on Saturday said India is ready to face any challenge concerning its security.
Speaking on the occasion of Air Force Day, Browne admitted that the security environment in India’s neighbourhood was “extremely fragile”. He added that the situation warrants close monitoring and air vigilance.
“Security situation in the immediate neighbourhood is extremely fragile and it is a major concern for us… the need of the hour is air vigilance,” the Air Chief Marshal said in his address at the 79th Air Force Day parade here.
The Air Force Chief also announced that radars and fighter jets would be deployed in the national capital as well as other metros to firm up the country’s defence.
Stressing on ensuring the security of all important assets of the country, the IAF Chief said that security of our information networks was also “absolutely critical”.
“We need to upgrade our knowledge and awareness to counter this threat,” he said.
Also today, the Air Force’s first all-woman team of six skydivers made its official debut at the parade.
 A total of 35 aircraft including the Su-30 MKI, Jaguar, Mirage-2000 and the MiG 21 Bisons along with Mi-17 choppers took part in the aerial display.
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