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Commander's Conference - 2025 Western Air Command

The two-day Commanders' Conference of Western Air Command (WAC) held on 27 & 28 November 2025 at New Delhi, culminated today, with Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), presiding over the proceedings as the Chief Guest. On arrival, he was received by Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, WAC and accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour.

Addressing the Commanders, the CAS highlighted the importance of investing in air warriors’ training, emphasising on leadership, welfare and quality of life initiatives that enhance morale and mission effectiveness. He also lauded WAC’s humanitarian relief efforts, which exemplify the spirit. Reaffirming IAF’s commitment to national security, the CAS called upon all air warriors to uphold the core value of Mission, Integrity and Excellence.

The Commanders’ Conference, spread over a two-day period, involved intense deliberations, discussions and brainstorming amongst all commanders of WAC, along with senior military functionaries from DMA, civil functionaries and domain experts on military matters.

General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, addressed the Commanders’ of Western Air Command and emphasised upon importance of professional competence and operational readiness. He called for continuous adaptation, tactical innovation and strategic foresight in the evolving security environment. Highlighting mental and physical agility as key force multipliers, he urged sustained focus operational preparedness.

Prof Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, addressed the Western Air Command Commanders’ Conference 2025. Speaking on Technology and Sovereignty, he emphasised that a self-reliant and technologically advanced Indian Air Force remains essential for protecting India’s sovereign interests.

During the Conference, Dr. K Rajalakshmi Menon, Director General (Aero), DRDO, gave a talk on Future Technologies in Airborne surveillance System, and underscored the rising importance of autonomous aerial systems, long endurance platforms and space-enabled ISR.

Discussions and brainstorming were also undertaken towards embracing “Atmanirbharta” in all aspects of operational thought and further the Nation’s and IAF’s commitment towards becoming a true “Made in India” and “Made for India” force.

WAC holds the onerous task of securing the Westerns and Northern airspace. Recent operations showcased the high standards of operational preparedness and professionalism that has been a hallmark of WAC.