Air Chief stresses rapid capability enhancements to counter emerging security challenges

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh underscored the need for rapid capability enhancements to counter emerging security challenges in the evolving geo-strategic landscape. 

Addressing the faculty and student officers from the Indian Armed Forces undergoing the 80^th Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, he urged them to embrace change, critically assess evolving threats and design adaptive strategies for future conflicts.

Stressing the importance of jointmanship, he emphasised the need for integrated training and operational synergy among the three Services to enhance combat effectiveness.

In his address, the Air Chief also provided a strategic perspective on the Indian Air Force, its ongoing capability development initiatives, and the importance of unified operations in modern warfare. 

He highlighted the accomplishments, resilience and unwavering commitment of IAF personnel in safeguarding India’s national interests.

The Air Chief visited the DSSC on 11-12 March, during which he was also briefed on the institute’s training activities and its emphasis on fostering interservice synergy, a key aspect of modern military preparedness. 

Set up in 1947, the College trains officers of all three Services of the Indian Armed Forces and selected officers from the paramilitary forces and the civil services as well as officers from friendly foreign countries for command and staff appointments.