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EventIndian Air Force Day 2025
DateOctober 8, 2025
Anniversary93rd (Founded in 1932)
Theme (Expected)Modernization and Operational Readiness
Historical SignificanceEstablished 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 HighlightsRafale, Tejas, Sukhoi Su-30MKI, C-17, Chinook, Apache helicopters.
Main Celebration VenueHindon Air Force Station (near Delhi)
Key EventsAir shows, flypasts, parades, static aircraft displays, exhibitions.
IAF Command Structure7 Commands (5 operational + 2 functional)
Top Officer RankAir Chief Marshal
Officer Entry PathsNDA, AFCAT, CDS
Airmen RanksMaster Warrant Officer, Warrant Officer, Junior Warrant Officer, Sergeant, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman, Aircraftman.

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