On October 8, 2025, the Ministry of Defence announced that Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan extended greetings on the 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF). CDS commended the IAF's network and its role in Operation Sindoor. He also highlighted modernization efforts through indigenous platforms and weapon systems. General Chauhan noted the evolving nature of warfare and praised the IAF's legacy of courage and service. The CDS underscored the IAF's role in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) missions. Release ID: 2176379.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Air Force (IAF): Central subject of the message, commended for its capabilities and role.
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS): The sender of the greetings and commenter on the IAF's performance.
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry releasing the statement.
Operation Sindoor: IAF operation used as an example of their capabilities
Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS): A system under which IAF and Indian Army units function.
Ministry of Defence
Chief of Defence Staff Extends Greetings on 93rd
Indian Air Force Day
Posted On: 08 OCT 2025 5:20PM by PIB Delhi
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On the occasion of the 93 anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General
Anil Chauhan extended his warm greetings to all Air Force personnel, veterans, civilians and their families.
He lauded IAF for repeatedly demonstrating how air power can shape strategic outcomes, most notably during
Operation Sindoor, where the Force reaffirmed its ability to strike deep inside enemy territory with precision.
CDS commended the IAF’s intricate network of sensors and radars for effectively tracking &
engaging enemy aircraft, aerial weapons and drones, adding that Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) and
Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) units of the IAF supported by Indian Army Air Defence
units, functioned seamlessly under the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS),
producing outstanding results during Operation Sindoor. He further commended the IAF’s
continuous efforts towards modernisation through the induction of indigenous platforms, adoption of
advanced weapon systems and evolution of doctrines to operate across the full aerospace
continuum.
Highlighting the evolving nature of warfare, General Anil Chauhan stated “the character of war is
undergoing a profound change, with future conflicts expected to be technology-driven, rapid, and
contested across multiple domains. Under these conditions, air power shall be the dominant factor
in modern combat.” CDS praised the IAF for its distinguished legacy of courage, professionalism,
and service to the nation both in combat and in humanitarian missions.
CDS also underscored the IAF’s vital role as a dependable first responder during humanitarian
assistance and disaster relief (HADR) missions. “The IAF has consistently displayed its reach and
responsiveness by rescuing civilians caught in conflict zones and delivering critical aid during
natural disasters,” he stated. He added that, over the decades, the IAF has stood as a symbol of
valour, safeguarding the nation’s skies and coming to the aid of citizens during natural calamities.
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(Release ID: 2176379)