IAF- Guardians of the Sky

Soaring through the skies with the Indian Air Force ✈️✨ | Celebrating the Guardians of the Sky 🇮🇳 | Passionate fans of courage and aviation 🙌 |

[IAF- Guardians of the Sky @GuardianSky_IAF]

"The Indian Air Force – where dreams take flight and heroes are born.
Happy #IndianAirForceDay!
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#IsraelAtWar #อิสราเอล #IsraelPalestineWar #NushrrattBharuccha #INDvsAUS #TejasTrailer #IAFDay #IAF_91 #VayuVeer #VayuSena #8october

[IAF- Guardians of the Sky @GuardianSky_IAF]

Air Marshal PV Shivanand, AVSM, VM assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South WAC on 01 Jul 2026.
Commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in Dec 1988, he brings with him vast operational and leadership experience.

#IndianAirForce

[Eastern Air Command IAF @EAC_IAF]

Air Marshal IS Walia, AOC-in-C @EAC_IAF visited an IAF base in the AoR and reviewed their operational preparedness. He interacted with air warriors, commending them for their professionalism and state of readiness.

[ANI @ANI]

General NS Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs today.

He acknowledged the exemplary leadership and contribution of his predecessors and pledged to build upon their achievements. Expressing gratitude to the country for the trust reposed in the Defence Forces, General NS Raja Subramani asserted that they would work in unison with all stakeholders as part of the Whole-of-Nation approach to further strengthen national security. He emphasised that he would work towards enhancing jointness, integration and synergy in the Defence Forces and focus on accelerated development, induction and integration of indigenous weapons to achieve Aatmanirbharta. The CDS called for innovation in thought & action and greater collaboration among all stakeholders to drive capability development and modernisation. He complimented the members of the Defence Forces on their professionalism & operational readiness and reiterated his commitment to their training, while ensuring welfare of veterans and Veer Naris. He urged all ranks to embrace change, uphold the military ethos and relentlessly strive towards achieving excellence in all spheres: Ministry of Defence

[TRACOMIAF_CMCC @tracomiaf]

Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, Director General Medical Services (Air) and Commodore Commandant of the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (#IAM), IAF, Bengaluru visited IAM on 29 May 26. The Commodore Commandant reviewed the ceremonial Guard of Honor and commended all officers, air warriors & civilian staff for their professional contributions in #aerospace medicine towards operational efficiency of #IAF and aerospace safety. He exhorted them to continue upholding the highest standards of #aircrew training and undertaking cutting edge research to provide #aeromedical solutions to operational problems.

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#DGMS(Air)
#DGAFMS
#InstituteOfAerospaceMedicine

[HQ IDS @HQ_IDS_India]

College of Defence Management, Secunderabad (#CDM_IDS) hosted a team of experts led by Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, President, Project Management Associates (PMA) India, for the IPMA Level A certification of CDM officers.

Dr. Pillai also delivered an insightful talk to the staff on the application of project management principles in defence-related projects. In his address, He spoke about the evolution of ISRO, its pioneering missions and India’s remarkable journey towards self-reliance in the space and defence sectors.

He highlighted how technology sanctions and denial regimes were transformed into opportunities for innovation and indigenisation, with the powerful message: “Technology denied equalled to technology gained.”

He also shared perspectives on major national achievements such as ICBM development, BrahMos and other significant DRDO programmes, underscoring the importance of resilience, indigenous capability and strategic innovation in nation-building.

#IPMA #ProjectManagement #DefenceTechnology
#ISRO #DRDO #BrahMos #AtmanirbharBharat

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@spokespersonmod
@SethSanjayMP
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@dprohyd

[Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC]

Forged for battle, born to lead.
Every stride echoes courage.

The 88 hrs commemorative run is a tribute to the indomitable spirit and resolve during #OperationSindoor.

#IAF
#OperationSindoor
#VictoryRun
#88HrContinuousrun

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@rajnathsingh
@DefenceMinIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@HQ_IDS_India
@adgpi
@indiannavy
@CareerinIAF

[Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC]

The Indian Air Force congratulates Maj Gen Lissamma PV on being honoured with the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu

Her distinguished service, leadership and dedication to military healthcare continue to inspire generations in uniform.

#IndianAirForce #NariShakti #TouchTheSkyWithGlory
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[IAF- Guardians of the Sky @GuardianSky_IAF]

The 23rd Military Sub Committee (MSC) meeting between #India 🇮🇳 and #France 🇫🇷 concluded today in #NewDelhi, reaffirming the shared commitment to deepen bilateral defence cooperation.

#BridgesOfFriendship

[DD News @DDNewslive]

#WATCH | It's a proud moment for entire military nursing service and my family and state that I have been awarded this prestigious Florence Nightingale Award 2026 by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. I am very grateful to the Government of India as well as the President for having given this award and approving and accepting our dedication and service towards the nation: Major General Lissamma P.V., Additional Director General, Military Nursing Service

#FlorenceNightingaleAward2026 #MilitaryNursingService #IndianArmy #MajorGeneralLissammaPV #DroupadiMurmu

[The Air Warriors @TheAirWarrior_]

Presenting “Ek Bharat, Sher Bharat” 🇮🇳 — a heartfelt tribute to the courage, preparedness and unmatched valour of our Indian Armed Forces on the first anniversary of #OperationSindoor.

Written & created by filmmaker Vinod Kapri and powered by the electrifying voice and spirit of Sukhwinder Singh, this anthem celebrates patriotism, unity and the indomitable spirit of India. ❤️🤍💚

Saluting the heroes who protect the nation with unwavering dedication.
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

#EkBharatSherBharat
#IndianArmedForces

[IAF- Guardians of the Sky @GuardianSky_IAF]

On 11 May, 2026, #CAPSS in collaboration with the HQ Maintenance Command, IAF, successfully conducted a one-day Joint Aerospace Power Seminar at HQ MC, Nagpur.

#IAF #Nagpur

[IAF- Guardians of the Sky @GuardianSky_IAF]

#OperationSindoor — Justice served. 🇮🇳
Precise in action. Eternal in memory.
India forgets nothing. India forgives nothing.

#OperationSindoor
#IndianAirForce
#IAF
#IndianArmedForces
#JaiHind
#NewIndia
#NationalSecurity

[IAF- Guardians of the Sky @GuardianSky_IAF]

#OpSindoorTheRevenge
#OperationSindoor 🇮🇳 Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
एक साल पहले नए भारत ने पूरी दुनिया को साफ-साफ बता दिया था —
अब आतंक का जवाब सीमाओं के अंदर नहीं, आतंक के गड्ढों में घुसकर दिया जाता है। 🚩

#IndianNavyOperationSindoor #IndianArmy #IndianAirForce

[IAF- Guardians of the Sky @GuardianSky_IAF]

🇮🇳 One year ago today, #OperationSindoor redefined India’s counter-terror doctrine.

Launched on May 7, 2025, the tri-service operation targeted 9 terror hubs linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed & Hizbul Mujahideen across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and mainland Pakistan.

[The Air Warriors @TheAirWarrior_]

#IAF pays tribute to one of India’s most revered Air Warriors ✈️🇮🇳

A symbol of unmatched leadership, courage & foresight — his legacy continues to inspire generations. The only officer ever to hold the prestigious five-star rank in the Indian Air Force, his name is forever etched in history.

#RememberingArjanSingh #MarshalOfTheAirForce #SalutingTheLegend #DFC #IndianAirForce #HeroesOfIndia #LegacyOfValor

[IAF- Guardians of the Sky @GuardianSky_IAF]

On the 107th Birth Anniversary of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, DFC, #IAF pays tribute to one of the nation’s most revered Air Warriors.
#RememberingArjanSingh #SalutingTheLegend #MarshalOfTheAirForce

[C PRO South Western Air Command @SWAC_IAF]

As the team in blue chase the T20 World Cup glory on the field, our Air Warriors in blue prepare to showcase unmatched aerial might at #Vayushakti2026 over the Pokhran’s sands, with just 12 days to go.
This massive exercise will feature high altitude precision strikes, live firepower demonstrations, and cutting edge technology embodying India's defense prowess.
Stay tuned for the spectacle! 🇮🇳✈️

#IndianAirForce
#Vayushakti26
#MasterBlastersOfIndia
#GpCaptSachinTendulkar
#T20
#Pokhran
#FirePower
#27February26

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[IAF- Guardians of the Sky @GuardianSky_IAF]

India’s Rafale deal powers a new era of air dominance 🇮🇳✈️
Rafale jets boost the Indian Air Force, with Made-in-India production paving the way for self-reliant defence.
Stronger skies. Indigenous edge.
#Rafale #MakeInIndia #IndianAirForce #AtmanirbharBharat
@IAF_MCC
@hqwaciaf

[IAF- Guardians of the Sky @GuardianSky_IAF]

19th IAF-RAF Executive Steering Group Meeting strengthens multi-domain cooperation, professional military education & operational training. 🇮🇳✈️🇬🇧

Agreement signed to deploy 3 IAF Flying Instructors to RAF Valley.

#IAF #RAF #DefencePartnership #AirForceTraining #AviationCollab

[IAF- Guardians of the Sky @GuardianSky_IAF]

Breaking:
India approves 288 S-400 Triumf missiles from Russia, including 168 long-range 40N6 missiles, to boost air defence post-Operation Sindoor. 🇮🇳🛡️

#S400 #IndianAirForce #Defence #AirPower #StrategicStrength