Air Chief Marshal AP Singh calls for heightened operational readiness, maritime security at SAC meet

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 17 -- The Annual Commanders' Conference of the Southern Air Command (SAC), chaired by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, underscored the need to strengthen operational efficiency, reinforce air defence capabilities across the southern peninsula, and expand India's strategic presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Held under the theme "Operational Efficiency through Decision Autonomy," the conference reflected the evolving warfighting philosophy of the Indian Air Force (IAF), emphasising decentralised leadership and faster decision-making at field levels.

Senior commanders deliberated on strengthening combat preparedness, improving surveillance and response systems, and reinforcing the Command's role in safeguarding In...