IAF Chief reviews operational preparedness of eastern theatre

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has reviewed the operational preparedness with commanders from the Eastern Air Command (EAC), a defence spokesperson said on Friday.
Singh, chaired the Commanders’ Conference at the Command Headquarters here in Meghalaya on August 28 and 29, in the presence of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command Air Marshal Surat Singh and other senior officers.
In his address, the Chief of Air Staff emphasised on the crucial role of Eastern Air Command in securing our northern and eastern borders.
He also highlighted the need for a unified approach to counter emerging threats, challenges and to maintain a high level of preparedness to respond to any situation.
The conference focused on enhancing the operational capabilities and effective coordination with other services to ensure seamless operations in the region. The Chief of Air Staff was received by Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal Surat Singh at the IAF’s Advanced Landing Ground in Upper Shillong.
Singh inspected a guard of honour on arrival and was introduced to all Commanders and Senior Officers.
The students of Air Force School, Kendriya Vidyalaya & UMEED Vidya Kiran School Upper Shillong had an opportunity to interact with the Chief on 29 August 2025. The interaction evoked immense motivation and left an indelible impression on young minds.
Headquartered in Shillong, the Eastern Air Command’s area of responsibility covers 11 states and it has permanent airbases at Chabua, Guwahati, Bagdogra, Barrackpore, Hasimara, Jorhat, Kalaikunda and Tezpur with forward airbases at Agartala, Kolkata, Panagarh and Shillong.