Balakot like operations have shown that, given the political will, aerospace power can be effectively carried out beyond enemy lines: IAF Chief

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief VR Chaudhari highlighted the effectiveness of aerospace power in operations like Balakot, emphasizing its potential in no-war, no-peace scenarios. He spoke at the 15th Jumbo Majumdar International Seminar on Aerospace Power, stating that aerospace power will remain crucial in future warfare. Chaudhari noted the importance of aerial superiority in shaping the destiny of nations and the role of aerospace power as a symbol of national strength and a tool for peace. He discussed the complexities of future conflicts, including the need for reimagining conventional war fighting methods and the inevitability of space militarization.