IAF-LAC 2

IAF-LAC 2

Browne said the IAF also had the option of an
indigenously developed LLLWR. At present, the IAF has placed
along the LAC two Rohini radars developed by DRDO and
manufactured by BEL.

"One more Rohini radar is to be inducted next year and
placed along the LAC," he said.

"These, I think, will take care of detection of any
threats that come from across the LAC," he added.

Browne parried queries on the IAF's response to Chinese
helicopters violating Indian airspace in Ladakh, but he
said India needed to keep talking to all its neighbours and at
the same time maintain highest levels of military
preparedness.

"We do need to talk to everybody...every one of our
neighbours and at the same time keep our gun powers dry. We
should maintain our preparedness at the highest levels," he
said.

The WAC chief also admitted that the IAF was fully aware
of what was going on along the LAC, but reiterated that there
were issues such as differing perceptions of the LAC on both
sides.

On the recent remarks of IAF chief Air Chief Marshal P V
Naik that India's Air Force fleet was just one-third of
China's, he said the IAF was extremely well-balanced on all
fronts such as numbers, technology, modern platforms and
equipment.

"It is not just a question of numbers, there are other
issues such as technology and capability too," he said,
dismissing the Chinese fleet strength as a threat. (MORE) PTI
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