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IAF Day 2020: Indian Air Force will evolve and be ever ready to safeguard nation’s sovereignty, interests, says IAF ACM RKS Bhadauria

The Indian Air Force came into force in 1932 as the Royal Indian Air Force under then British rule. The name was changed to Indian Air Force in 1950.

New Delhi: IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria inspected the 88th Indian Air Force Day parade at Hindon airbase today (October 8).

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane and
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh attended the 88th Indian Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase.

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Here is what IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal said:

Recent induction of Rafale, Chinook and Apache aircraft significantly enhanced our combat capability over adversaries: IAF chief

We have clearly demonstrated our resolve, operational capability and will to effectively engage adversary should the need arise: IAF chief

I commend all air warriors for quick response in the recent standoff on the northern frontiers, when we deployed our combat assets at short notice to handle any eventuality & provided proactive support to all requirements of deployment & sustenance for Indian Army: IAF Chief

As we enter the 89th year, the IAF is undergoing a transformational change. We are entering an era which will redefine where we employ aerospace power and conduct integrated multi-domain operations: IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria

I want to assure the nation that the Indian Air Force will evolve and be ever ready to safeguard our nation’s sovereignty and interests in all circumstances: IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria

This year has indeed been an unprecedented one. As #COVID19 spread across the globe, our nation’s response was firm. The tenacity & resolve of our air warriors ensured that IAF continued to retain its capability to undertake full-scale operations throughout this period: IAF Chief

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