UDHAMPUR, Sept 23: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Wednesday visited the Northern Command theatre to review the prevailing operational environment and preparedness of the armed forces, officials said.
During his visit to the strategically important theatre, the Chief of Air Staff was briefed by Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, at the Headquarters Northern Command.
The briefing focused on key operational dynamics in the theatre and ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing inter-service synergy and jointness for the effective conduct of multi-domain operations.
Air Chief Marshal Singh reviewed the preparedness of the forces and took stock of measures being undertaken to strengthen coordination between the Army and the Indian Air Force in the Northern Command area.
Expressing confidence in the operational capabilities of the forces, the Chief of Air Staff highlighted the importance of close coordination and jointness among the services in addressing emerging operational challenges.
He noted that the synergy and jointness demonstrated between the Western Air Command and Northern Command at various levels, from the strategic to the tactical, provided an important foundation for future operations.
The Air Chief commended personnel of both commands for their professionalism, commitment and dedication in carrying out their responsibilities.
He also lauded all ranks for their unwavering commitment towards safeguarding national interests and maintaining operational readiness in the strategically sensitive theatre.
The visit comes amid continued emphasis by the armed forces on strengthening jointness, interoperability and coordination among the three services to ensure effective response capabilities.
The Chief of Air Staff’s visit provided an opportunity to review operational preparedness and reinforce the importance of integrated planning and coordinated execution of multi-domain operations in the Northern Command theatre.
