Article Posted on : - Jan 01, 2010

NEW DELHI (PTI): Asking air warriors to be �lethal, flexible and agile�, Air Chief Marshal P V Naik has said the Indian Air Force's focus is to acquire a �set of capabilities� as the force is fast emerging as a strategic aerospace power.

�Our focus is on acquiring a set of capabilities, which can be applied in any conflict scenario.

�The IAF is fast emerging as a strategic aerospace power as a result of the vision and effort of many generations of air warriors and we will continue with this glorious legacy,� he said in his message to the personnel on New Year's eve.

He said IAF's task was to protect the nation from threats arising from air and space and the �challenge before us is to operationalise our new equipment at the earliest and develop in-depth knowledge and competence, so that we can fully exploit the technological potential.�

Expressing faith in the capabilities of the personnel, he said, �though the task ahead is huge, I remain convinced that it is well within our reach through hard work and innovativeness.�