New Delhi, September 30: RKS Bhadauria, Air Chief Marshal on Monday said that the India Air Force (IAF) is ready to face any challenge or threat and the nation is better prepared to carry out another Balakot like strike in future if need be. According to a tweet by ANI, Bhadurai said, "We were prepared then, we will be prepared next time. We will be ready to face any challenge, any threat". Bhadauria took charge as the 26th chief of the Indian Air Force on Monday.  He succeeds Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, who retired after 41 years of service in the IAF.

When Bhadauria was asked about Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan warning of nuclear war with India, he said, "That is their understanding of nuclear aspects. We have our own understanding, our own analysis. We will be ready to face any challenge". Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria Takes Charge as New Indian Air Force Chief.

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According to ANI, when the Bhadauria was asked about reports of Pakistan reactivating Balakot terror camps, he said, "We are aware of the reports and we will take necessary action as and when required". Bhadauria was commissioned in the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in June 1980, and has held various command, staff and instructional positions. Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria Appointed New IAF Chief, Facts to Know About BS Dhanoa's Successor.

The new Air Chief Marshal is one of the few Air Force pilots to fly a Rafale jet. In July, during Exercise Garuda between the Air Forces of India and France, Bhadauria had flown the Rafale aircraft.

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