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Who is Air Marshal AK Bharti? One of the minds behind India's air strikes against Pakistan

Posted on: May 12, 2025 17:40 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Who is Air Marshal AK Bharti? One of the minds behind India's air strikes against Pakistan
AIr marshall Awadhesh Kumar Bharti on lord's day and mon addressed the carry nation on the precision strikes of the bharat Air Force (IAF) during the recent India-Pakistan standoff. AK Bharti briefed how the air defence system detected, tracked, monitored, and destroyed the threats in the air.During the address, AK Bharti said that Operation Sindoor was a response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and the fight was solely against the terrorists and their support networks. He highlighted how the commitment was to minimize the damage to the Pakistan army and civilians.Who is AK BhartiAK Bharti is a decorated officer of the IAF, currently serving as the Director General of Air Operations (DGAO). He was commissioned into the Flying branch of the IAF in the year 1987. He was promoted to the rank of Air Marshal in September 2023.AK Bharti took charge as Commanding Officer of a Sukhoi-30 MKI Squadron on 16 August 2005. The unit had recently received the advanced Phase III version of the aircraft, and AK Bharti was given the critical task of making its weapon systems fully operational and developing suitable tactics.AK Bharti's promotion's gazettedFlt Lt : 13 Jun 1992Wg Cdr : 11 May 2004Acting Gp Capt : 13 Sep 2010Gp Capt : 01 Jun 2009Air Cmde : 17 Jun 2013AVM : 04 Dec 2019Air Marshal : 01 Sep 2023Follow India Pakistan news liveDespite the expected technical challenges of working with a new aircraft fleet, Air Marshal AK Bharti, through strong leadership and innovative thinking, ensured the systems were operational in a short time, as per information available on the Bharat Rakshak website.He also led efforts to create tactics that brought out the best in the versatile fighter jet.Also read: Did India strike Pakistan’s nuclear facility at Kirana Hills? IAF respondsUnder his command, the squadron took part in the Air Force-level exercise Gagan Shakti, playing a key role in demonstrating the concept of an ‘Air Dominance Force’. The squadron was also praised for its performance during Exercise Indradhanush 2006 with the UK’s Royal Air Force and Exercise Garuda 2007 with the French Air Force.The alumnus of Defence Services Staff College, Bharti has been awarded the 'Vayu sena medal' by the President in the year 2008.

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