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On 12 December 2023, it was proposed that this article be moved to Indian Air and Space Force. The result of the discussion was not moved.

The InService Numbers of Aircraft are merely estimated and doesn't give the whole picture, changes from time to time depending on aircraft reserves, attrition figures etc.

So why not give Procured Numbers Figure.

The Queue.

I believe citations are needed for the following statements.

The serial number printed on that AMRAAM turned out to be the one which was sold to Taiwan. The US-based Foreign Policy magazine, quoting unnamed US officials, reported in April 2019 that an audit didn't find any Pakistani F-16s missing.

The correct translation of the motto is “Touch the Sky with Glory”. Change “Glory that touches the sky” to “Touch the Sky with Glory”.117.217.191.4 (talk) 03:35, 20 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Can I join Indian air Force after 12th through NDA examination on commissioner of commissioner rank in 'GROUP CAPTAIN'. 103.165.22.27 (talk) 15:28, 10 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]