Deployment Of Attack Helos, Fighters In Ladakh Deterred China; Heavy-Lift Fleet Helped In Unprecedented Mobilisation: IAF Chief
by Swarajya Staff - Feb 3, 2021 12:12 PM
Apache Helicopter of Indian Air Force (Livefist)
Snapshot
IAF Chief says Indiaâs fleet of heavy-lift transport aircraft played a critical role in enabling Indiaâs strong response in eastern Ladakh.
The deployment of attack helicopters and fighters in the Ladakh sector acted as a credible deterrent against China, the Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF),
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria has said in an interview.
The IAF has deployed its US-built Apache attack helicopters in Ladakh and is also operating two indigenously built Light Combat Helicopter in the sector. MiG-29 and Su-30 MKI fighters have also been deployed in the sector and the newly inducted Rafales of the IAF have also been spotted flying in Ladakh.