Air Force Day: We are prepared to fight a war at short notice, says Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa
He was speaking on the 85th anniversary of the Indian Air Force.

The Indian Air Force is prepared to fight a war at a short notice, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said on Sunday, addressing personnel on Air Force Day. Following a terrorist attack on an Air Force base in Pathankot last year, security at all Air Force stations has been enhanced to counter any threats, he was quoted by PTI as saying.
Dhanoa was speaking at the Hindon Air Force base in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
He said that the Air Force was acquiring multi-spectrum strategic capabilities and was committed to building a “joint manship” with the Indian Army and the Navy.
On Thursday, Dhanoa had said India was ready for a two-front war if need arose, though chances of that happening are low.
Glimpses of the #AirForceDay celebrations on its 85th anniversary.#AIRPics: Souvagya pic.twitter.com/FIQAlIEm8b
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) October 8, 2017
#IAF's 85th Anniversary: #AirForceDay celebrations underway at Hindon Air Force Station in #Ghaziabad #UttarPradesh pic.twitter.com/LMXreJibgO
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
On behalf of all air warriors assure nation of our sacred resolve in defending sovereignty of our skies: IAF Chief BS Dhanoa #AirForceDay pic.twitter.com/FOspLC46Nn
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
Raksha Mantri at Jamnagar airbase with spirited team of air warriors. #AirForceDay pic.twitter.com/JXcFXyt8qQ
— Bharat Samvad (@Bharat_Samvad) October 8, 2017
Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the Air Force on the occasion of its 85th anniversary.
On Air Force Day, I salute the valour, commitment & dedication of our brave air warriors. They safeguard our skies #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 8, 2017
On Air Force Day, best wishes to our courageous air warriors & their families. Their determination & prowess ensure that our skies are safe. pic.twitter.com/rK6I9JfHLJ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2017