Summary
It protects the country by using fast jets, helicopters, and powerful missiles.
During Air Force Day, they showed off planes like Rafale, Tejas, and Su‑30.
A new chief, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, will lead the force soon.
Key Points
5 points1
Founded in 1932, now has 29 fighter squadrons.
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Shows include a drum band and a women pilots team called Team Shakti.
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Special mission called Operation Sindoor showed quick combat actions.
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Air Force Day is on October 8 each year.
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The force uses radar and missile systems like BrahMos and Akash.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsbiplane
An old airplane with two sets of wings, one above the other.
squadron
A group of similar aircraft that work together.
missile
A weapon that flies on its own to hit a target.
radar
A system that sends out signals to find objects far away, like planes.
pilot
A person who controls an airplane or helicopter.
drum band
A group that plays drums while marching.
mission
A special job or task that the air force does.
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