Balakot strike radically changed the fight against terrorists: Air Force chief

Ghaziabad, Ta. October 8, 2019, Tuesday

The Indian Air Force's 87th founding day was celebrated today at Hindon Airbase, near Delhi. Addressing on the occasion, newly appointed Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RSK Bhadouria said that there were dark echoes of the Balakot air strike.

For one thing, it has made the enemies realize that India can take stern action against the terrorists. On the other hand, India's fight against terrorists has changed dramatically and has become more aggressive.

Apart from the security of the Balakot strike, it is also strategically important as the success of the strike makes it easier for politicians to make security-related decisions.

Talking about current and future challenges, he said that attacks like Pulwama show that the neighboring country is ready to destroy our environment. You have to be careful against it.

He also cautioned the Air Force that he should be prepared to face any situation. Indian Air Power was showcased at Hindon during various Air India events. In which various planes flew across the sky.

Congratulations to Wing Commander Vardhaman, who broke the Pakistani fighter aircraft F-16, and performed aerial duties by leading the MiG-21 bison.

Emphasizing that modern weapons are being manufactured in the country, he said that the Air Force is constantly adopting indigenous weapons and this practice will continue. At the same time, the country needs the Ruffle Fighter Jet and S-400 missile system coming from abroad.

The plane that claimed to have destroyed Pakistan also flew

Pakistan claimed to have broken India's Sukhoi-30 MKIS after the Balakot strike. Each flying aircraft has a specific call sign, so that it can be identified. The plane that Pakistan claimed to have demolished was Sukhoi-30's Call Sign Avenger-1. Today a special Aman participated in the display. Two Sukhoi planes also flew into the air, proving that Pakistan's claim was false. Also, when Sukhoi-30 flew on February 27, both pilots who were pilots were kept today.

Certificate to Team Balakot

Balakot Air Strike had two Air Force squadrons and 601 signal units active. He was given a certificate on this occasion. Congratulations to the Wing Commander after the Balakot Air Strike have become very popular across the country. But the fact is that no air attack can be done by a single person. It is always team work. The fighter plane that is about to attack does not fly alone, it has to be accompanied by other aircraft. Taking note of this, the Air Force chief said, "I would like to congratulate all the members and units who have worked with commitment, staying behind the scenes during the Balakot strike. The 51st Squadron based in Srinagar, the 9th Squadron at Gwalior and the 601 Signal Unit handling communications from Himachal to Kashmir played an active role at Balakot. The Wing Commander congratulations are part of the 51st Squadron itself. When Pulwama was assigned to the 9th Squadron of the Gwalior, the task of shooting down the terror camps. Pakistan responded to the 51st Squadron after an air strike was successful.