‘Once you get it right…’: IAF chief on China threat, importance of atmanirbharta

Terming 'self-reliance' as a strategic necessity in today's times, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on Wednesday said that no other weapon system or power is as potent as the aerospace sector, further expressing the need to energise the sector. He also emphasised that 'Atmanirbharta' has to become our strongest power. Emphasising that India's self-reliance in the defence sector is crucial for dealing with the various challenges, Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria said the IAF is looking at procuring around 350 aircraft from within the country in the next two decades. Watch the full video for more details.