Air Force to maintain deployment at LAC post India-China border truce: Sources

The Indian Air Force (IAF) biannual commanders conference began on Sunday and is slated to continue till Wednesday, November 20.

In Short

• IAF commanders' conference starts in Delhi amid border disengagement with China
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to address the conference tomorrow
• Focus on modernisation and future challenges of the IAF

The Indian Air Force (IAF) biannual commanders’ conference commenced at Air Headquarters, Delhi, marking the first such gathering since the disengagement of troops from the friction areas of Demchok and Depsang in eastern Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. Sources told India Today TV that there will be no immediate changes to the present IAF deployment along the LAC.

The biannual conference began on Sunday and is slated to continue till Wednesday, November 20. The Commanders’ Conference serves as a platform for reviewing the operational capabilities and preparedness of the IAF, especially considering the ongoing security challenges along the Northern Borders.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the conference tomorrow.

The conference will hold discussions on the integration within the armed forces, aimed at improving interoperability and coordinated operations.

Additionally, the conference will focus on winter operational strategies to maintain security and readiness during the harsh conditions of the season.

Sources confirmed that apart from the emphasis on current deployments, discussions will also cover the IAF’s modernisation plans, aimed at bolstering its capabilities in the face of evolving regional threats.

The IAF's decision to maintain its deployment comes amid a recent border disengagement with China. The move underscores India’s focus on protecting its borders and maintaining operations along the Line of Actual Control.

A meeting of senior commanders will focus on planning for future challenges and the Air Force’s role in defending the country.