Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 30: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has moved its indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas to Jammu and Kashmir for the fleet to gain experience in the valleys situated along the border with Pakistan.
“The LCA fleet has been moved to forward bases for gaining experience in flying in the valleys and other operations. The pilots of the fleet are carrying out extensive flying there,” sources said.
The IAF has multiple bases in Jammu and Kashmir which are critical for operations on both fronts including China and Pakistan.
The IAF keeps moving its aircraft in both the Union Territories in the Northern sector including Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to give them the experience of flying there in their unique terrain.