Prepare for new security challenges: Tyagi

Jammu, Jan 12 (UNI) Air Chief Marshal S P Tyagi today said the economic growth of a nation is not possible without military power as peace is imperative for stability and development.

Speaking at the 2nd General Zorawar Singh Memorial Lecture, organised by Centre for Strategic and Regional Studies on 'Changing scenario dynamics and the role of aerospace power' at University of Jammu this morning, the Air Chief Marshal asked to prepare for new security challenges.

Air Chief Marshal said in the fast changing scenario, strategic boundaries are not confined to geographical lines and India has to see beyond the borders.

He lauded the political stability in India but cautioned against instable political environment in the neighborhood. This calls for adequate preparedness and aerospace power will have to play an important role in the defence of the nation, he added.

''In the new strategic scenario, new security challenges to protect trade, commerce and energy will have to be met forcefully,'' Air Chief Marshal opined.

Referring to the importance of aerospace power, the Air Chief Marshal said that air force will be dominating the wars of tomorrow.

Vice Chancellor, Prof Amitab Mattoo introduced the Chief of Air Staff to the audience while Director of the Centre Mr P Stockdan spoke about the event.

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