Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (Retd.) is the former Chief of Air Staff and is a decorated officer with a career spanning over four decades. In his four-decade career, Bhadauria has the distinction of logging more than 4,250 flight hours across 26 different types of fighter jets and transport aircraft. He also served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC) at Southern Air Command. He is the man who spearheaded the Rafale negotiations during his tenure as vice chief of the Air Staff. He also ensured the order of 83 LCA MK 1 A. Bhadauria was a test pilot for LCA. He claims LCA is very capable aircraft and is best in class.
Bhadauria shares insights on India's Balakot strike against Pakistan following the Pulwama attack.
He applauds the political will that led to action against terrorists. He talks about the importance of the Rafale's induction into the Indian Air Force and terms it a game-changer for the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces and also talks about expediting indigenous aircraft production. Bhadauria also shares details on the escalation in the Indo-China border post Galwan clash and how the Indian Air Force's deployment acted as a deterrent to China's intentions.
Stories of Balakot & Galwan, Politics on Rafale & India-China standoff with RKS Bhadauria
Premiered Oct 8, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAm8oW7XHGU
00:00 - Introduction
03:01 - Galwan Clash & Rafale deployment
17:06 - Defence Infra in Ladakh, IAF vs Chinese Air force
28:03 - All about Balakot Strike
40:22 - On Pakistan & International media
49:54 - Role of Southern Air command & LCA project
58:01 - Political turmoil over Rafale & OROP
1:09:28 - Agnipath Scheme
1:20:14 - Mental strength & Procurement of aircrafts
// Air Chief is a wonderful person and I am impressed with the caliber of people that Indian Defence forces grooms to become chief. Bhadauria is now spending time with UP Govt Defence corridor projects.