'J-K terrorists possess shoulder-fired missiles'
Thursday, September 18 2003 17:28 Hrs (IST)
Jammu: Defence forces believe that terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmir are in possession of
shoulder-fired missiles that can target planes, a top Indian Air Force (IAF) official said in Jammu on
September 18.
"There is a threat and a persistent one on this account," IAF's Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western
Air Command, Air Marshal A R Gandhi, said on reports about acquiring of these missiles by terrorists.
He said although such missiles have not been used so far, IAF was taking all necessary precautions to
ensure safety.
"We have evolved procedures and are using protective devices to ensure safety of our planes," Air
Marshal Gandhi said.
On the recent move to acquire Hawk AJTs (Advanced Jet Trainers), he dispelled doubts over their
efficacy and said, "We are getting what we asked for".
"Technology is constantly improving in the world and if necessary, technology of these AJTs can also be
upgraded after induction," he said.
PTI
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