The Indian Air Forceiafis The Air Arm Of The Indian Armed Forcesestablished On October 81932It Operates Under The Ministry Of Defence And Is Responsible For Securing Indian Airspace And Conducting Aerial Warfarethe Iaf Also Plays A Vital Role In Disaster Reliefhumanitarian Aidand Un Peacekeeping Missionswith Approximately 135 000 Active Personnelit Is Organized Into Operational And Functional Commandseach Overseeing Specific Geographical Areas The Iaf Has A Diverse Aircraft Fleetincluding Fighter Jets Like The Rafale And Su 30Mkitransport Aircraft Such As The C 17 Globemaster Iiiand Helicopters Like The Ch 47F Chinookit Actively Participates In Major Conflicts Involving India And Has Contributed To Various Humanitarian Missions And Un Operationsthe Iaf S Mottotouch The Sky With Gloryreflects Its Commitment To Excellenceintegrityand Service To The Nation
