93rd Air Force Day: Operation Sindoor honoured, air power display at Hindon Air Base

October 8, 2025 12:16 PM

93rd Air Force Day: Operation Sindoor honoured, air power display at Hindon Air Base

The 93rd Indian Air Force (IAF) Day was celebrated with grandeur at Hindon Air Force Station on Wednesday, paying tribute to the valour, discipline, and professionalism of the Air Warriors who safeguard the nation’s skies. This year’s celebrations carried special recognition for Operation Sindoor, a defining chapter in the IAF’s operational history. Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, addressed the Air Warriors, highlighting the operation as a “shining example of what can ...

Need own weapon systems to deal with security challenges: IAF chief on need for indigenisation

October 4, 2024 7:19 PM

Need own weapon systems to deal with security challenges: IAF chief on need for indigenisation

Ahead of Indian Air Force (IAF) Day, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh highlighted the pressing need for India to develop and rely on its indigenous weapon systems to effectively meet its security challenges. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the IAF chief emphasized that depending on foreign weapons creates vulnerabilities, as shifting geopolitical interests could lead to a "choke point" for the country in times of conflict. "When it comes to conflict situations, if you are relying on getting...