India’s Air Force Embraces Joint Operations and Humanitarian Missions

The chief stressed that modern threats demand coordinated action across the Army, Navy and Air Force. Joint exercises such as "Vayu Shakti" and "Trident" have become routine, enhancing interoperability and shared planning. He also highlighted the IAF’s vital role in disaster relief, from flood rescues to forest‑fire support, extending humanitarian assistance beyond India’s borders as part of a global goodwill effort.