New Delhi [India] Jan 10 (NT): The Army will mark the 25th Air Defense Day today. On this occasion Army Air Defense (AAD), Director General; Lieutenant General Parminder Singh Jaggi on Tuesday asserted he is sure that the Air Defense will perform a crucial role towards getting victory in future battles for India.

 Observing 25th Air Defense Day, the Lieutenant General addressed an event on the eve,, "On the momentous occasion of 25th Army Air Defence (AAD) Day, I would like to convey greetings to the entire AAD fraternity. The Army Air Defence is rapidly progressing towards being an effective element of Indian Army's war-waging capability and I can foresee the arm playing a pivotal role towards winning future wars for the country" as quoted b ANI.

He further said that the recent progress towards fructification of the foreseen Army Air Defense profile have been heartening.

"We signed the contract for the first Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) Regiment in July 2017 and other procurement cases are also progressing at a rapid pace. Simultaneously, upgradation of vintage equipment is progressing at a steady pace. In step with the new acquisitions and upgradation, Army Air Defence College has also emerged as a premier establishment in the country and is 'future ready'," he asserted.

The Lieutenant General further told that India is indebted to the grand vision of all the predecessors who have formed the Corps so that the nation could become a means factor of the modern-day battlefield.