<p>Inaugurating the two-day annual conference of commanders here, he said the IAF is stepping forward to be totally net-centric which will be the future operational requirement. New acquisitions of aircraft and weapon system are on track, which will act as a force multiplier and transform the IAF into the 21st century aerospace power. <br /><br />The Air Chief further stressed for a need to achieve accident free environment and exhorted commanders to put their best to safe guard the areas and airspace concerned. <br />He later awarded the Best Flying Training Establishment Trophy and Best in Maintenance Trophy to Air Force Station, Hakimpet while the Air Force Station, Tambaram received the Best Ground Training Establishment Trophy. The Air Force Administrative College, Coimbatore bagged the Best in Administration Trophy.</p>
<p>Inaugurating the two-day annual conference of commanders here, he said the IAF is stepping forward to be totally net-centric which will be the future operational requirement. New acquisitions of aircraft and weapon system are on track, which will act as a force multiplier and transform the IAF into the 21st century aerospace power. <br /><br />The Air Chief further stressed for a need to achieve accident free environment and exhorted commanders to put their best to safe guard the areas and airspace concerned. <br />He later awarded the Best Flying Training Establishment Trophy and Best in Maintenance Trophy to Air Force Station, Hakimpet while the Air Force Station, Tambaram received the Best Ground Training Establishment Trophy. The Air Force Administrative College, Coimbatore bagged the Best in Administration Trophy.</p>
