The Indian Air Force proved to the world how air power can be effectively used in shaping military outcomes in just a few days during Operation Sindoor, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh said on Wednesday, on the the occasion of the 93rd Air Force Day.
Our performance in Operation Sindoor fills us with professional pride, he said, and described Operation Sindoor as a shining example of what can be achieved through "meticulous planning, disciplined training and determined execution".
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The 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was commemorated at Air Force Station Hindan, Ghaziabad
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India's bold and precise attacks restored the rightful place of offensive air action in the national consciousness," he said, adding, "Our robust air-defence architecture and offensive employment of long-range surface-to-air missile systems limited the adversary's ability to operate and ensured the safety of our vital assets."
He expressed confidence in the self-reliance achieved by the defence sector saying the outstanding performance of the indigenously-developed and integrated weapons, which delivered precise and devastating blows deep inside enemy territory, vindicates our faith in home-grown capabilities.
He also called upon the IAF to "remain prepared" for future security challenges, emphasising that the IAF's planning must be "innovative, practical and adaptive", and its training must be based on the principle of "train like we fight".
The 93rd anniversary celebrations of the IAF at Air Force Station Hindan in Ghaziabad was attended by Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff, and Chief of the Naval Staff.
Chief of the Air Staff highlighted the IAF's extraordinary journey from a humble beginning to becoming the "fourth largest Air Force in the World", capable of shaping military outcomes with precision and speed.
He also emphasised the IAF's commitment to innovation and adaptability, citing its approach to training and planning based on the principle of ‘Train like we fight’.
