Infrastructure and Mission Readiness Inspected at Carigali Airfield

The chief’s itinerary also covered the Carigali airfield and forward operating bases along the western Ladakh front. He evaluated the state of runways, hangars, fuel depots and communication networks, stressing that sustained high‑endurance operations require robust infrastructure. Defence analysts view the inspection as a key gauge of the IAF’s ability to project power and sustain air superiority in remote theatres. The marshal lauded the troops for maintaining a high level of combat readiness and affirmed that the Indian Air Force remains fully equipped to meet any emerging threat along the northern borders.