Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Evaluates Combat Readiness During Western Sector Airbase Visit

SRINAGAR, April 27, 2026 — Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Air Command, conducted a high-level visit to a strategic frontline airbase within the Western Sector to review defense preparedness.

During the comprehensive tour, senior officials provided the Air Marshal with a detailed briefing on the station’s current operational capabilities, ongoing infrastructure progress, and recent mission achievements.

The visit served as a critical assessment of the base’s ability to maintain a robust defense posture in one of the country’s most vital security corridors.In a series of intensive interactions with Air Warriors, Mishra underscored the essential need for operational resilience and a deep sense of ownership over assigned tasks.

He commended the personnel for their tireless commitment to national security and their consistent performance in demanding environments.

Emphasizing the evolving nature of modern warfare, he directed all ranks to maintain constant vigilance and urged them to remain innovatively responsive to contemporary security challenges and emerging threats in the region.