IAF committed to theaterisation programme: Air Chief Chaudhari

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari has said, the Indian Air Force is committed to the theaterisation programme and the initiative needs to be taken forward considering various key aspects involving the three forces. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday,ahead of Air Force Day on October 8, he said the IAF is keen on integration amongst the armed forces. Air Chief said, the joint planning and execution of operations by the three services will result in a maximum increase in  net combat capability. 
Air Marshal Chaudhari said, the IAF is fully prepared to deal with any security challenge in eastern Ladakh. He said the new infrastructure created by the Chinese side in the region will not affect India's combat readiness.The Chief of Air Staff said India is fully ready to deal with a two-front war scenario and that the focus has been to enhance the IAF's overall combat capabilities.
Air Chief Chaudhari said that the Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile defence system will be inducted within this year. He added that the Chinese air force is still present on three air bases on their side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and assured that the IAF is fully deployed and prepared. Air Chief said, the induction of Rafale, Apaches have significantly added to IAF's combat potential. Air Marshal Chaudhari said IAF is on the verge of getting six Light Utility Helicopters from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).