(a) whether the Government propose to establish a Nuclear Air Command for the Indian Air Force in view of the threat perception from the potential enemy;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the details of countries in the world which are having nuclear air commands?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE
FERNANDES)
(a) to (c): It would not be desirable to disclose these
details in the interest of the National security.
(d) It is understood that the United States Air Force has
a Strategic Air Command. France, China and Russia are
also understood to have Strategic Forces, placed under a
single command.