New Delhi, Apr 26: Indian Air Force Chief ACM BS Dhanoa on Thursday said that the Chinese air force had significantly increased its deployment in Tibetan Autonomous Region bordering India.
His comment came just hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was to land in China in an attempt to reset ties with the neighbouring country, which were went in border face-off for 73-day in Doklam.
Speaking at a think tank event, Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa said, “There has been a significant increase in deployment of Chinese fighters and aircrew in Tibet from other military regions.”
ACM Dhanoa while talking about requirement of his force, said it needs 42 squadrons of fighter jets to carry out "full spectrum of operations in all contingencies."
At present, the IAF has only 31 squadrons of fighters.At the same time, he, however, said the IAF has the ability to fight a "short" and "swift" war whenever required.He also cautioned that Pakistan would continue to back terror attacks and that such strikes could have unintended consequences and lead to escalation.
ACM Dhanoa said Pakistan Army “cannot afford peace” because then “they cannot send their children to Ivy League colleges.”
He said Pakistan Army will keep Kashmir boiling but will not let it boil out.
He also said that he had told his Chinese counterpart that they should frequently meet on the ground so that they don’t need to “meet in the air”. UNI
His comment came just hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was to land in China in an attempt to reset ties with the neighbouring country, which were went in border face-off for 73-day in Doklam.
Speaking at a think tank event, Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa said, “There has been a significant increase in deployment of Chinese fighters and aircrew in Tibet from other military regions.”
ACM Dhanoa while talking about requirement of his force, said it needs 42 squadrons of fighter jets to carry out "full spectrum of operations in all contingencies."
At present, the IAF has only 31 squadrons of fighters.At the same time, he, however, said the IAF has the ability to fight a "short" and "swift" war whenever required.He also cautioned that Pakistan would continue to back terror attacks and that such strikes could have unintended consequences and lead to escalation.
ACM Dhanoa said Pakistan Army “cannot afford peace” because then “they cannot send their children to Ivy League colleges.”
He said Pakistan Army will keep Kashmir boiling but will not let it boil out.
He also said that he had told his Chinese counterpart that they should frequently meet on the ground so that they don’t need to “meet in the air”. UNI
