Overview
- A ceremonial parade and air show at Hindon displayed frontline assets including Rafale, Su‑30MKI, MiG‑29, Netra AEW&C and the Akash missile system alongside C‑17, C‑130J and Apache helicopters.
- Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh called Operation Sindoor a “shining example” of planning and execution, crediting indigenously developed, integrated weapons for deep precision strikes.
- The IAF chief said the precision attacks compelled the adversary to seek a ceasefire following several days of exchanges in May.
- Service chiefs paid respects at the National War Memorial, and the IAF conferred 97 medals and six unit citations for performance that included roles during Operation Sindoor.
- Leaders highlighted the force’s humanitarian record, citing recent evacuation and disaster‑relief missions, with a concluding Air Force Day flypast scheduled in Guwahati on November 9.