Indian Air Force celebrates its 88th anniversary

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said that Indian Air Force has demonstrated its resolve, operational capability and will to effectively engage with the adversary when the need arises.

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Addressing on the occasion of Air Force Day, Mr. Bhadauria said, Indian Air Force deployed its combat assets at short notice to handle any eventuality and provided proactive support to all the requirements of deployment and sustenance for the Indian Army Referring to recent standoff on the northern frontier, he commended the Air Warrior for their quick response.

On the preparedness of the Indian Air Force, he said, emerging security scenario mandates a greater need to have strong IAF to fight across domains across the entire spectrum of the warfare. He said, IAF is shifting towards the indigenous equipments to become self reliant in aerospace sector and growth of engine for development of indigenous aerospace technology. He said, IAF is fully committed to build the 5th generation aircraft.