Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Flies Rafale Sortie During Visit to Western Sector Air Base
VCAS Reviews Operational Readiness, Interacts with Station Personnel.
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, visited a frontline operational air base in the Western sector to review preparedness and operational capabilities.
Rafale Sortie Highlights Visit
During the visit, the VCAS:
- Flew a sortie on the Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft
- Assessed combat readiness and operational environment

Interaction with Personnel
Air Marshal Kapoor interacted with key functionaries and personnel at the station, focusing on:
- Operational preparedness
- Mission readiness
- Coordination and efficiency

Focus on Combat Capability
The visit underscores the Indian Air Force’s emphasis on:
- Maintaining high levels of combat readiness
- Strengthening frontline capabilities
- Ensuring rapid response to evolving threats

Strengthening Air Power
The engagement reflects continued efforts to enhance operational effectiveness and readiness in strategically important sectors.





