Air Force Day: President, PM Modi lead nation in extending greetings to Indian Air Force personnel
Indian leadership, including the President and Prime Minister, celebrated Air Force Day by honoring the service and operational readiness of the Indian Air Force. The event highlighted the force's role in national security and humanitarian assistance.
Why it matters
The event serves to bolster national morale and showcase India's military modernization and strategic capabilities.
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday (October 8, 2026) extended greetings to Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel on Air Force Day and said that Operation Sindoor demonstrated the courage, precision and operational preparedness of the air warriors in safeguarding the nation.
Air Force Day is observed on October 8 to commemorate the establishment of the IAF and the sacrifices made by air warriors.
“Greetings to all air warriors, veterans and their families on Air Force Day. The Indian Air Force has rendered exemplary service to the nation, upholding high standards of professionalism, discipline and preparedness,” President Murmu said in a post on X.
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