Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said on Sunday that recent developments in the Indo-Pacific region call for vigilance. He noted that India is ready to safeguard its interests. "The Indo-Pacific has become central to global security," he said. The IAF is now building capabilities to detect and handle emerging challenges.
Recent developments in the Indo-Pacific region call for vigilance and greater cooperation, and India is ready to safeguard its interests, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said on Sunday.
His remarks came amid global concerns over China's increasing military assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.
"The Indo-Pacific has become central to global security, and is marked by growing military activity, strategic competition and contestation. We are closely monitoring the developments across the Indo-Pacific. The Indian Air Force (IAF) remains committed to safeguard India's interests in the region. Recent developments call for vigilance, credible deterrence and greater regional cooperation," he told news agency PTI.
"For India, the primary objective is clear - to protect our national interests, sovereignty and freedom of action. We are building an IAF that can detect emerging challenges early, operate across multiple domains, and generate required effects," he added.