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PM attends IAF Fire Power Demonstration ‘Iron Fist 2016’ at Pokhran

Published By : Admin | March 18, 2016 | 20:27 IST
Iron Fist 2016: PM Modi witnesses demonstration of IAF's operational capabilities at Pokhran
Iron Fist 2016: Air Force displays full range of its attack and defence capabilities
Firepower of the Air Force and the skill of the Air Warriors fills our hearts with immense pride: PM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today witnessed a demonstration of the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force at Pokhran, in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert.

The Exercise, named Iron Fist 2016, was conducted in the presence of President Pranab Mukherjee, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

The Air Force displayed the full range of its attack and defence capabilities. This included net enabled operations, air defence operations, combat support operations, aerobatic displays, multifaceted operations and all-weather operations.  

“Firepower of the Air Force and the skill of the Air Warriors fills our hearts with immense pride,” the Prime Minister tweeted.

 

Prior joining the event, the PM had tweeted, Later today I will be in Pokhran, Rajasthan, to witness the IAF Fire Power Demonstration ‘Iron Fist 2016.’

Here are glimpses of President Pranab Mukherjee, PM Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar and other officials at the IAF Fire Power Demonstration.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated space scientists and engineers for successful launch of LVM3-M6, the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil, and the spacecraft of USA, BlueBird Block-2, into its intended orbit. Shri Modi stated that this marks a proud milestone in India’s space journey and is reflective of efforts towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

"With LVM3 demonstrating reliable heavy-lift performance, we are strengthening the foundations for future missions such as Gaganyaan, expanding commercial launch services and deepening global partnerships" Shri Modi said.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

"A significant stride in India’s space sector…

The successful LVM3-M6 launch, placing the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil, the spacecraft of USA, BlueBird Block-2, into its intended orbit, marks a proud milestone in India’s space journey.

It strengthens India’s heavy-lift launch capability and reinforces our growing role in the global commercial launch market.

This is also reflective of our efforts towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Congratulations to our hardworking space scientists and engineers.

India continues to soar higher in the world of space!"

@isro

"Powered by India’s youth, our space programme is getting more advanced and impactful.

With LVM3 demonstrating reliable heavy-lift performance, we are strengthening the foundations for future missions such as Gaganyaan, expanding commercial launch services and deepening global partnerships.

This increased capability and boost to self-reliance are wonderful for the coming generations."

@isro