New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CIDS) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit is on a three-day visit to the Eastern Sector to assess the operational preparedness of India's defence forces.

During his visit, he flew a sortie in a Rafale trainer aircraft and interacted with personnel at Air Force Station Hashimara, officials said.

According to the Ministry of Defence officials, the CIDS reviewed the state-of-the-art facilities created for the Rafale fleet, including the simulator complex.

"Post Operation Sindoor, the visit provided valuable first-hand insights into operational capabilities, combat readiness and support infrastructure of the frontline fighter fleet, reaffirming the focus on maintaining peak preparedness and s...