Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force visited Headquarters Central Air Command (CAC) from 18 to 19 December for the CAC Commanders’ Conference 2024. He was received by Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command. A ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented to the CAS on arrival.
During the conference, the CAS interacted with the Commanders of the CAC AoR and highlighted the importance of being conversant with one’s role in enhancing the operational capability of the Indian Air Force. He apprised them about prevailing security scenario, significant role of the Indian Air Force and stressed on the need for maintaining a high state of readiness and alertness to take on emerging contingencies.
He emphasised the need for critical analysis to enhance operational preparedness, focus on maintenance practices and ensure robust physical and cyber security. He urged the Commanders to continue their efforts in ensuring a safe operational flying environment and stressed on the need to augment the combat capability of the IAF through innovation and self-reliance. The CAS, in his address, appreciated the role of CAC in conduct of IAF level exercises, HADR operations and aid to the civil administration and for keeping IAF core values of Mission, Integrity and Excellence uppermost.
