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President hails Air Force, says modernisat­ion will make it formidable

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NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said the ongoing process of modernisat­ion with induction of Rafale, Apache and Chinook will transform the Indian Air Force into an even more formidable strategic force.

On the occasion of Air Force Day, he said the nation remains indebted to the contributi­on of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in securing our skies and assisting civil authoritie­s in humanitari­an assistance and disaster relief.

“The ongoing process of modernisat­ion with induction of Rafale, Apache and Chinook will transform the IAF into an even more formidable strategic force. Confident that in the years to come, the Indian Air Force will continue to maintain its high standards of commitment & competence,” Kovind tweeted. “On Air Force Day, we proudly honour our air warriors, veterans, and families of the Indian Air Force. The nation remains indebted to the contributi­on of the IAF in securing our skies and assisting civil authoritie­s in humanitari­an assistance and disaster relief,” the President said in another tweet.

 ??  ?? Surya Kiran team performing during 88th Indian Air Force Day celebratio­ns at Hindon on Thursday
Surya Kiran team performing during 88th Indian Air Force Day celebratio­ns at Hindon on Thursday

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