Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Modi and Leaders Salute Air Warriors on Air Force Day
India’s leaders marked Indian Air Force Day by thanking the people who serve in the skies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is proud of air warriors and their work helps people feel safe.
He also sent greetings to their families.
Modi said the Air Force uses weapons, data and drones, and that advanced technology has been made available to the armed forces.
He cited Operation Sindoor as an example of the military’s strength.
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said the Air Force also helps people during disasters and provides aid in other countries.
He said training helps air crews and ground crews prepare for their work.
Indian Air Force Day is observed on October 8, the date the force was established.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Indian leaders sent greetings to air warriors and their families for Indian Air Force Day.
Modi praised the force’s courage and commitment, saying its work in the skies helps Indians feel secure.
He said advanced technologies had been made available to the Air Force and other armed forces over the past decade, and cited weapons, data and drones.
Modi pointed to Operation Sindoor as evidence of the Indian military’s strength.
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh highlighted the Air Force’s combat role, disaster relief and humanitarian assistance, and stressed training and leadership.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, other Indian leaders, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh and Indian Air Force personnel.
- What
- Leaders marked Indian Air Force Day with greetings and praise for the force’s service, capabilities and commitment.
- When
- Thursday; Indian Air Force Day is observed on October 8.
- Where
- India; Air Force Day celebrations took place at Hindon Air Force Station.
- Why
- The observance commemorates the establishment of the Indian Air Force and the sacrifices of its air warriors.
- Occasion
- Indian Air Force Day
- Observance date
- October 8
- Force established
- October 8, 1932
- Leaders quoted
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Air Chief Marshal A P Singh
- Capabilities cited by Modi
- Weapons, data and drones
- Operation mentioned
- Operation Sindoor
- Air Force roles cited by A P Singh
- Combat operations, disaster response, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
- Celebration location
- Hindon Air Force Station
