Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: AIR Force Chief AP Singh on October 8 said that Operation Sindoor stands as a moment of immense pride for the nation and exemplifies how victory is achieved through effective teamwork, synergy, and coordination among the defence forces.
Speaking at the 93rd Raising Day celebrations of the Air Force at the Hindon Air Force Station, ACM Singh said that the Indian Air Force today is a leader in technology, skill, and capability. He said, “I am proud to be part of an Air Force that is not only equipped with state-of-the-art technology but is also unmatched in courage and dedication. Our air warriors have created history in every era. Be it the wars of 1948, 1971, 1999, or the Balakot air strike and the recent Operation Sindoor, every time the Indian Air Force has set a new example of protecting and honouring the country.”
The IAF was established on October 8, 1932, as an auxiliary force under British India. Since then, it has evolved into one of the most formidable and technologically advanced air powers in the world, with its primary mission being to secure Indian airspace and conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. ACM Singh said, “I feel deeply humbled but immensely proud of our legacy — a journey that began with the rattle of singleengine Wapiti aircraft and has reached the thunderous roars of the modern Air Force. The rise to becoming the fourth-largest Air Force in the world has been extraordinary.”
Calling the IAF’s performance in Operation Sindoor a matter of “professional pride”, he said, “We have shown the world how air power can be effectively employed to shape military outcomes within a matter of days. India’s bold and precise strikes have reinstated the rightful place of offensive air action in the national consciousness.”
