Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Air Chief Singh Highlights Operationally-Focused Training
The Air Force held a conference to discuss how to train its personnel.
The main goal was to make sure the training focused on real-world situations and updated infrastructure.
The Air Chief highlighted the need to align training with the Air Force's current and future needs.
The conference covered topics like modernizing training methods and using new technology.
The Air Chief praised the force and awarded a prize for excellence.
He also mentioned that manned missions will continue to be important, even with the rise of unmanned systems.
IAF Training Command Commanders’ Conference 2025 held in Bengaluru.
Discussions centered on training philosophy and infrastructure.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh presided over the conference.
The conference concluded on Friday.
CAS highlighted importance of operation-oriented training.
- Who
- Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
- What
- Reviewed training philosophy and awarded a trophy.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To enhance IAF's combat readiness.
Current Training Focus
Future Training Focus
Manned Missions
Current Training Focus
Manned missions are seen as less important
Future Training Focus
The importance of manned missions is not going to fade away.
- Event
- IAF Training Command Commanders’ Conference 2025
- Attendees
- Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Focus
- Reshaping training, infrastructure upgrades, aligning training
- Outcome
- Awarded 'Pride of Training Command' trophy
Sources
CAS AP Singh emphasizes training transformational at the IAF Commanders’ Conference
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