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IAF Marks 94th Air Force Day, Singh Highlights Readiness
The Indian Air Force held a ceremony for its 94th anniversary at Hindan Air Base.
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said the force was becoming more capable and was ready to respond to challenges.
He said air power can help protect a country’s interests.
Singh also pointed to Operation Sindoor as an example of quick action in combat.
He praised the people who serve in the Air Force and remembered those who died.
The ceremony had a parade and a flypast by three helicopters.
Visitors could also see fighter jets, helicopters and other military equipment.
Singh said he would retire on October 31 and called serving as chief a great fortune.
The Indian Air Force marked its 94th Air Force Day at Hindan Air Base in Ghaziabad on Thursday, October 8.
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said the force’s operational capability and readiness were moving in the right direction and that it was prepared for contingencies.
Singh described the IAF as an exceptional, capable, network-centric and multi-domain force, and said air power was vital to protecting national interests.
He cited Operation Sindoor as an example of the IAF’s speed in combat operations and saluted air warriors who died serving the nation.
The event included a ceremonial parade, a vintage-car arrival and helicopter flypast, plus displays of Rafale, Su-30 MKI and Jaguar jets, helicopters, weapons and air-defence systems.
- Who
- The Indian Air Force and its chief, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh.
- What
- The IAF marked its 94th Air Force Day with a parade and equipment displays, while Singh spoke about readiness and air power.
- Where
- Hindan Air Base, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- Thursday, October 8, 2026.
- Why
- To mark the Indian Air Force’s 94th anniversary.
Key facts
- Occasion
- 94th Air Force Day
- Location
- Hindan Air Base, Ghaziabad
- Speaker
- Air Chief Marshal A P Singh
- Stated retirement date
- October 31
- Fighter aircraft displayed
- Rafale, Su-30 MKI and Jaguar
- Helicopters displayed
- LCH Prachand and ALH Dhruv
- Ceremony features
- Ceremonial parade, 1960s-era vintage car and three-helicopter Dhwaj formation flypast
- Operation mentioned
- Operation Sindoor
Quotes
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh
Chief of the Indian Air Force, speaking at the Air Force Day celebrations
“We believe that any Air Force can have the most advanced aircraft in the world or the most advanced systems in the world, but its true strength is measured by its operational preparedness.”
thestatesman.com
“These events have clearly demonstrated that air power is the primary means of protecting national interests.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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