Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force (?????? ???? ???? : Bharatiya Vayu Sena) is the air-arm of the Military of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting air-based warfare and securing Indian airspace. It was established on October 8, 1932 as the Royal Indian Air Force. The prefix Royal was dropped after India became a Republic in 1950. It is the fourth largest airforce in the world and operates 1100+ combat and 1500+ non-combat aircraft.

Missile systems

Besides condcuting air-based warfare, Indian Air Force also bears the responsibilty of protecting Indian skies making anti-aircraft and surface-to-air missiles an important component of the IAF. The most notable missile system under the IAF are Prithvi 2 ballistic missiles and the SAM 3 air defence system. The IAF and the Indian Army are currently developing Akash and Trishul surface-to-air missiles as a part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program.

Related Topics:
Prithvi 2 ballistic missiles - Akash - Trishul - Surface-to-air missile - Integrated Guided Missile Development Program

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