23 July 2013

News Story: IAF chief on US visit to strengthen security, defence ties

IAF Crest (Image: Wiki Commons)

NEW DELHI (PTI): A wide range of bilateral issues on strengthening security and defence ties are expected to figure during IAF chief N A K Browne's four-day visit to the United States beginning on Sunday.

The Air Chief Marshal, who left on Saturday, is visiting the US at the invitation of his American counterpart General Mark A Welsh.

He will be taking the delivery of second C-17 heavylift transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force, an IAF statement said here.

During the visit, Browne is scheduled to hold talks with senior military leadership of that country including American Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen Martin E Dempsey, and Gen Herbert J "Hawk" Carlisle, Commander Pacific Air Forces.

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