Salute To Indian Air Force on its 81st Anniversary

Recent establishments

In 2009, IAF established a special operation unit called the Garud Commando Force which consists of nearly 1500 personnel. The Garud Force protects several critical aviation installations as it undertakes combat search and rescue, suppression of enemy air defence, radar busting, combat control, missile and munitions guidance and other missions in support of air operations. Garud also have the power to commence offensive roles including raids on enemy air bases, etc., during times of war.

Current Operations

IAF currently holds control of 3 Beriev A-50 Phalcon AEW&C (Airborne early warning and control) aircrafts, around 700 fighters, 7 aerial refueling tanker aircrafts, 133 transport aircrafts, 158 trainer aircrafts, 33 attack helicopters, 156 transport helicopters, 155 utility helicopters, about 200 UAVs.

Apart from these, some of the big birds that have been ordered are 3 EMB-145 AEW&C (DRDO Indian-Made), 172 fighters, 15 transport aircrafts, 360 trainer aircrafts, 22 attacks helicopters, 171 transport helicopters and 65 utility helicopters.

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