WEBDESK: A former officer of the Indian Air Force IAF, Harjeet Singh, has made serious claims about the poor state of India’s air defence system. Speaking to The Wire, Singh revealed internal chaos, psychological stress, and failed decision-making within the Indian military ranks.
According to Singh, many officers in Indian Air Defence suffer from extreme mental pressure and psychological disorders. He described the system as a “sad joke,” saying joining air defence guarantees a peaceful life because there’s little real responsibility.
Singh said that in the Indian military (IAF), every officer is desperate to become a general. This toxic competition creates unhealthy mental stress, especially in air defence units.
He also shared personal experiences, claiming to have seen several officers in air defence artillery facing mental health problems.
Singh went on to criticise the hardware of the Indian Air Defence. He claimed around 80% of their air defence guns are outdated and completely useless in modern warfare. These old weapons are no match for today’s drones, cruise missiles, or hypersonic threats.
He also called their drones “low quality” and barely able to fly. In one shocking statement, Singh said an air defence officer admitted, “I can’t switch on the radar, or the enemy will detect it.”
These revelations portray a gloomy outlook on the air defence capabilities of India. IAF is a failing, outdated and poorly managed structure as stated by Singh.
Read more: Flying coffins grounded: IAF bids farewell to MiG-21 fighter fleet
