IAF has grown into exceptional, network-centric force: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh highlighted the Indian Air Force's evolution into a network-centric, multi-domain force during the 94th Air Force Day celebrations. He emphasized the force's operational readiness and the importance of air power in modern conflict.
Why it matters
It underscores India's ongoing military modernization efforts and the strategic importance of the IAF in national security.
IAF's operational capabilities are growing in the right direction and the force is alert and ready to meet any challenges, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said on Thursday (October 8, 2026).
In his address at the Air Force Day celebrations at the Hindan air base in Ghaziabad, the Air Chief said that in its 94 years, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has grown into an exceptional, capable, network-centric and multi-domain force ranked among the finest in the world.
He saluted the air warriors who have laid down their lives for the nation.
The IAF chief said conflicts in parts of the world have shown that air power is the primary means of protecting the interests of a nation.
On Operation Sindoor, he said the IAF showed speed of combat operations.
Air Chief Marshal Singh said the IAF is alert, committed and ready to meet any challenges.
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