| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Indian Air Force Day 2025 |
| Date | October 8, 2025 |
| Anniversary | 93rd (Founded in 1932) |
| Theme (Expected) | Modernization and Operational Readiness |
| Historical Significance | Established under British rule with 3 aircraft & 4 officers; played key roles in 1947-48 Kashmir conflict, 1965 & 1971 Indo-Pak wars, Kargil War (1999), disaster relief, and UN missions. |
| Modern Fleet Highlights | Rafale, Tejas, Sukhoi Su-30MKI, C-17, Chinook, Apache helicopters. |
| Main Celebration Venue | Hindon Air Force Station (near Delhi) |
| Key Events | Air shows, flypasts, parades, static aircraft displays, exhibitions. |
| IAF Command Structure | 7 Commands (5 operational + 2 functional) |
| Top Officer Rank | Air Chief Marshal |
| Officer Entry Paths | NDA, AFCAT, CDS |
| Airmen Ranks | Master Warrant Officer, Warrant Officer, Junior Warrant Officer, Sergeant, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman, Aircraftman. |

