Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa
" Presence of 50 Chinese aircraft in Tibet is not a threat to India as the country also has a number of air bases on the eastern front", said Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa. Adding further, he said that India is capable of countering any threat.
"If you look at our bases, starting from Leh, Thoise... as you come down to Adampur, Halwara, Ambala, Chandigarh and carry on up to Chabwa, you work down the number of aircraft we have got. So, are only 50 aircraft in Tibet a threat? The answer is no," the IAF chief said.
The statement from Dhanoa came amid reports of China ramping up its air defence infrastructure in Tibet.
"The government has sanctioned construction of the next generation hardened aircraft shelters in far-flung areas", said the Air Chief while responding to a question on the plans of the Indian Air Force to counter the threat.
"We also have initiated measures - like the government has sanctioned construction of next generation hardened aircraft shelters. On our side, we are making adequate (preparation). Also, we have a plan to counter them," he said during a press conference in New Delhi.
