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Indian Air Force Marks 94 Years with Grand Parade

The Indian Air Force celebrated its 94th anniversary with a display of fighter jets, helicopters, and advanced missile systems.

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Founded in 1932 with four Westland Wapiti biplanes.

Now operates 29 fighter squadrons and showcases aircraft such as Rafale, Tejas, Su‑30 MKI, Jaguar, and helicopters LCH Prachand and ALH Dhruv.

Shows advanced weapons like BrahMos cruise missile, Akash surface‑to‑air missile, and Rohini radar.

Air Force Day on October 8 honors the service and sacrifices of air warriors.

Operation Sindoor demonstrated rapid combat and precision strike capabilities.

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Chief Air Marshal A P Singh highlighted the force’s evolution into a network‑centric, multi‑domain power.

A new chief, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, will take over on October 31.

The ceremony featured a drum band, a women pilots team, and historic aircraft like the Tiger Moth.

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network‑centric

Using many computers and communication links to share information quickly.

multi‑domain

Being able to work in the air, on the ground, and in space at the same time.

cruise missile

A fast flying weapon that can travel far and hit a target precisely.

surface‑to‑air missile

A weapon launched from the ground to shoot down aircraft.

radar

A system that sends out signals to find and track objects far away.

biplane

An old style airplane with two wings, one above the other.

squadron

A unit of several similar aircraft that operate together.

pilot

A person trained to fly airplanes or helicopters.

drum band

A group that plays drums while marching in a parade.

Tiger Moth

A very old small airplane that was used many years ago.

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