Op Sindoor honoured, air power on full display at Hindon '93rd IAF Day'

The 93rd Indian Air Force Day was celebrated at the Hindon Air Force Station on Wednesday, honouring the valour and dedication of the men and women in blue who safeguard the nation’s skies.

This year’s celebrations carried a special tribute to Operation Sindoor, a defining moment in the IAF’s legacy.

The Indian Air Force (IAF), the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces, was officially established on October 8, 1932, as an auxiliary air force of British India.

Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. The force has since evolved into one of the most



formidable air powers in the world.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi arrived at the Hindon Airbase to mark the occasion.

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh inspected the ceremonial parade, held to honour the guardians of India’s skies and their bravery during Operation Sindoor.

The Air Force’s rapid deployment capabilities were on full display during the operation, which took place in May 2025 as part of India’s military retaliation following the Pahalgam attack.