Rajnath calls for more efficient & effective military capability building

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon Air Force Commanders and senior officials of the ministry of defence to look at means to make the process of capability and capacity building more efficient and effective, in keeping with India's national aims and aspirations.

While addressing the Air Force Commanders’ Conference (AFCC) in Delhi on Tuesday, the defence minister hailed IAF for its dedication and professionalism in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty.

“The conference serves as a vital platform for the IAF’s senior leadership to deliberate on current challenges and strategize future actions to maintain operational excellence and Atmanirbharta in defence capabilities,” the defene ministry said in a release.

During the conference, attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary (DDR&D) and chairman DRDO Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjay Kumar and senior commanders of the IAF, in-depth discussions on key operational, administrative, and strategic issues were held.

The defence minister was also briefed on the operational capabilities of the IAF during the event.