The Indian armed force, Indian airforce, Indian naval force frames the equipped force of our nation they are additionally bolstered by Indian coast guard, Strategic Frontier Force, Andaman and nicobar Command. Headquartered in delhi Indian Air Force falls under Ministry of Defense accused of the duty of countering any remote air assault and giving coordinations support to the penniless. Here are some interesting facts of our air force to boast off.
1. The Indian Airforce is the fourth largest professionally acclaimed strategic air force in the world. With the increasing amount of Indian defence expenditure and with the high G.D.P growth rate it is soon going to replace Israeli Air Force which sits on 3rd position.
2. IAF base in Farkhor, Tajikistan is the only operational base of IAF outside India. With the prime objective to keep a check on Pakistan it was build in 1997. It was made possible due to continuous efforts and negotiation of Indian Intelligence agency RAW.
3. Garud is the only special force of IAF.Garud is a power multiplier raised with the expectation of giving flexible military ability particular to the Indian Air force.Raised in the year 2003, the quality of the power is theorized upon.However, it is estimated that its strength hovers around 1000-1500 personnel. Raised and trained on the lines of the Para commandos of the army and MARCOS of the navy, Garuds have been able to carve a niche for themselves within a short period in operational specific tasks.
4. The IAF Roundel (Logo on the plane & IAF Flag) has changed four times since 1933.
5. At its peak, Indian Airforce operated about 224 squadrons of about 4000 aircrafts. IAF`s courageous operations like Operation Meghdoot, Operation Cactus made india stand tall against enemy.
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