Indian Air Force Day 2026: 94 Years of Service and Modernisation
9 October 2026
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Indian Air Force Day 2026: 94 Years of Service and Modernisation
Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its 94th anniversary on 8 October 2026 at Air Force Station Hindan, Ghaziabad. The official theme was “Indian Air Force: Infallible, Impervious and Precise”, highlighting operational readiness, resilience and precision in modern air warfare.
1. Historical Background: The IAF was established on 8 October 1932 under British rule. It earned the prefix “Royal” for its service during the Second World War, but this was dropped after India became a Republic in 1950. Its motto, “Nabhah Sparsham Diptam” — Touch the Sky with Glory, is drawn from the Bhagavad Gita.
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Indian Air Force celebrates 94 years on 8 October 2026 at Hindan with focus on modernisation, Aatmanirbharta, jointness and advanced defence capabilities.
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