Overview

• Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh chaired deliberations at Eastern Air Command headquarters on August 28–29, reviewing operational preparedness with senior commanders.
• In his address, Singh underscored EAC’s role in guarding India’s northern and eastern borders and called for a unified approach to counter emerging threats.
• Conference sessions prioritized enhancements to operational capability and closer coordination with sister services, according to an official defence spokesperson.
• The IAF chief presented trophies to stations for excellence in operations, maintenance and administration, and inspected a guard of honour on arrival.
• Eastern Air Command oversees 11 states from Shillong and operates a network of permanent and forward bases, including Chabua, Hasimara, Jorhat, Kalaikunda and Tezpur, with outreach that included an interaction with local school students.