New Delhi: Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria September 17 asked Air Force commanders to continue their efforts to ensure a safe flying environment and augment the combat capability of the IAF through innovation, self-reliance and indigenisation.

The Air Chief who was on a visit to  the Central Air Command Headquarters in Prayagraj  for the Annual CDRS Conference urged the commanders to continue their efforts to ensure a safe flying environment.

“CAS emphasized the need for critical analysis to enhance operational preparedness, focus on maintenance practices and ensure robust physical and cyber security,” said the IAF in a tweet.

The CAS was received by Air Marshal RJ Duckworth, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) CAC. A ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented to the CAS on arrival at the Command Headquarters.

The Air Chief emphasised the need for critical analysis to enhance operational preparedness, focus on maintenance practices and ensure robust physical and cyber security. He directed the Commanders to ensure that the readiness of all platforms, weapon systems and assets are kept at the highest level.

He appreciated the role of CAC in the recent flood relief efforts and aid to civil administration.