Indian Air Force plans joint exercise with China
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
New Delhi, Nov 17, IRNA
India-China-IAF's Joint Exercise
A joint exercise of Indian Air Force (IAF) with its Chinese counterparts has been planned in the near future as part of building strong ties with Republic of China, Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major, the chief of IAF air staff, who recently paid a visit to the neighbouring country, said on Monday.
"My recent visit to China was successful and I had useful discussions with my counterpart there and have planned a joint Air Force exercise in the near future which will be first of such kind with China," Fali Homi Major told a press conference in Nagpur on Monday, Indian official media reported.
"Though no schedule has been drawn up right now but it may take place sooner or later, the air chief said adding that Chinese Army was coming for joint army exercise in December in Belgaum.
"The 'Surya Kiran' aircraft team displayed an excellent aerobatic show there during the visit," he added.
On the acquisition of 126 fighter aircraft for IAF, he said the process is on and flight evaluation will take place shortly before final induction of these planes.
Admitting that gaps in air defence system which has been pointed out by the CAG in its report, the air chief marshal said that the government was for strengthening the radar system and new systems are being acquired.
Many such radars and missile systems are in the pipelines, he further stated.
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