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IAF's Vayu Shakti Showcases Air Dominance with President Murmu in Attendance

President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witnessed the Indian Air Force's large-scale Exercise Vayu Shakti in Pokhran. The exercise demonstrated the IAF's operational readiness and full-spectrum capabilities using aircraft like the Rafale, Tejas, and Apache. It highlighted the force's role as a rapid responder for both combat and humanitarian missions. The event underscored the IAF's commitment to airspace dominance and the vision of an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.

Key Points: IAF Exercise Vayu Shakti: President Murmu Witnesses Firepower Display

  • Full-spectrum air operations demonstrated
  • Indigenous platforms like Tejas on display
  • Capability for rapid punishment of enemy
  • Role in humanitarian aid & disaster relief
  • Reaffirms air dominance & 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'
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President Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witness IAF's Exercise Vayu Shakti in Pokhran

President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witness IAF's Exercise Vayu Shakti in Pokhran, showcasing full-spectrum combat and indigenous capabilities.

"the first, fastest, and fiercest responder - Indian Air Force"

Pokhran, February 27

President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the Indian Air Force's large-scale Exercise Vayu Shakti at Pokhran, Jaisalmer, on Friday. The exercise showcased the operational preparedness, tactical capabilities, and combat efficiency of the IAF.

As the first, fastest, and fiercest responder, the IAF highlighted its capability to rapidly punish the enemy, dominate the operational environment from the outset, and decisively influence the course of operations by transforming tactical actions into strategic outcomes.

The exercise also provided glimpses of how the IAF plays a crucial role in humanitarian assistance and disaster management, offering rapid airlift and rescue and evacuation from conflict zones within the country as well as abroad.

Full-spectrum operations involving fighter, transport, and helicopter platforms were executed, including Tejas, Rafale, Jaguar, Mirage-2000, Sukhoi-30MKI, MiG-29, Hawk, C-130J, C-295, C-17, Chetak, ALH MK-IV, Mi-17 IV, LCH, Apache, Chinook, and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).

The exercise also featured advanced weapon systems such as Short Range Loitering Munitions (SRLM), Akash, SpyDer, and Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS), performing day, dusk, and night missions to demonstrate the IAF's versatility and readiness.

Vayushakti-26 further highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor, reaffirming the IAF's primacy in airspace dominance, long-range precision targeting, multi-domain operations, and its ability to deliver decisive effects using indigenous platforms guided by the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.

Guided by the core values of "Achook, Abhedya aur Sateek," the exercise was aimed to reassure the nation by reaffirming the IAF's role as a key component of India's national security architecture. Through this demonstration, the IAF seeks to underline its readiness to safeguard the country's sovereignty, protect national interests, and maintain operational superiority across multiple domains in a rapidly evolving threat environment.

Exercise Vayushakti-26 is expected to serve as a platform to validate the IAF's tactical and strategic capabilities, inspire confidence among citizens, and strengthen India's deterrence posture in the region, while showcasing the operational excellence and technological edge of its personnel and platforms.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's heartening to see the focus on humanitarian assistance and disaster management as well. An air force that can deliver decisive strikes but also rapid rescue during floods or earthquakes is a true guardian for the people. Well done, IAF!
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Rohit P
The list of aircraft is impressive, but the cost of maintaining such a diverse fleet must be enormous. While showcasing strength is necessary, I hope there is equal focus on streamlining logistics and reducing long-term costs for sustainability.
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Sarah B
As an observer, the technological display is remarkable. The use of loitering munitions and counter-drone systems shows the IAF is preparing for modern, asymmetric warfare. Pokhran has witnessed history again, this time for peace through strength.
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Vikram M
Operation Sindoor mention is key. It reassures citizens that our forces are not just for show but have proven capabilities in real scenarios. This exercise builds necessary confidence. Salute to all the personnel involved!
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Kavya N
Seeing our President and Raksha Mantri witness this is important for national morale. It shows the leadership's commitment to defence. The indigenous platforms like Tejas and LCH are the future. More power to our scientists and engineers!

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