IAF Sends Strong Message On Vijay Diwas: Ready To Give Enemy A Bloody Nose As India Prepared For All Threats

While the readiness of our armed forces needs no proof and Operation Sindoor itself revealed how India acts when an enemy attempts any misadventure. However, the Indian Air Force has reitirated the same, this time issuing a stern, clear and confident warning to the adversaries.

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Wednesday (December 10, 2025) issued a clear and confident warning to enemies that India is fully prepared to counter any aggression with overwhelming force. Speaking at a Vijay Diwas aerial display in Dibrugarh, the Air Chief Marshal said the IAF remains on high alert and continuously upgrades its combat preparedness based on hard-earned operational experience.

“We are totally prepared to give them a bloody nose if they go for any kind of misadventure,” he stated, underscoring India’s enhanced readiness across domains. Reaffirming India’s capability to counter simultaneous threats, Singh asserted that the armed forces—particularly the IAF, are fully geared to fight a “two-front war” if the situation demands.

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Reflecting on the Indian military’s decisive victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, the Air Chief said the lessons from that conflict continue to shape joint planning and air–land synergy. “The IAF stood rock solid, whether during day operations, the final blows, or the strike on the Governor’s House in Bangladesh,” Singh said, recalling how the swift 13-day campaign forced Pakistan to seek a ceasefire.

He emphasised that the 1971 war remains a milestone in jointmanship, with coordinated river crossings, air drops and naval operations offering a blueprint for modern integrated warfare. “The IAF continues to train and equip itself based on those lessons,” he stressed.

The IAF commemorated India’s victory in the 1971 war at Air Force Station Mohanbari in Assam. The event paid a rich tribute to the bravery and valour of the Indian Armed Forces. A flying display by Su-30 MKI, C-130, Dornier, An-32, Chinook, Mi-17, ALH and Cheetah aircraft recreated key missions of the 1971 war, which included the Tangail Airdrop, Meghna River Crossing, and the attack on Government House at Dhaka.

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Recollecting the memories of that time, the IAF chief noted the way the IAF stood rock solid and delivered what was expected, whether it was the day operations in November, the quick ceasefire in the air, or the final decisive blows such as the attack on the Governor’s House in Bangladesh was remarkable.

“In those 13 days of swift action, we saw Pakistan completely buckle under pressure and call for a ceasefire,” Singh underlined, highlighting the importance of joint operations, “Critical operations like river crossings and air drops would not have been possible without close coordination between the Army and the Air Force.”

He also underlined how the 1971 war taught us a powerful lesson that joint operations can decisively secure victory. “The 13 days of swift action by the Indian Armed Forces was astounding. The operation was a big success not only for the Indian Air Force but for the entire nation,” he expressed.

Vijay Diwas aerial display showcase

The Eastern Air Command commemorated the 1971 victory with a full-spectrum aerial demonstration at Air Force Station Mohanbari in Dibrugarh. The crowd, comprising military officials, dignitaries, veterans and school children, witnessed some of the IAF’s most formidable platforms in action.

The line-up included Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets, Dornier Do-228 surveillance aircraft, Antonov An-32 transport aircraft, Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, Mi-17 medium-lift helicopters. The event also featured exhibitions and the release of a special commemorative film celebrating the IAF’s legacy.