93rd Air Force Day: CDS on Operation Sindoor and IACCS
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What happened
- On the IAF’s 93rd anniversary, the CDS said its sensors, surface-to-air missiles and counter-drone units worked under the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) during Operation Sindoor [PIB].
Background
- Army air defence units also operated under IACCS [PIB].
Why it matters
- Integrated air defence is the lesson most quoted from the operation.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-10-08): on the IAF's 93rd anniversary, the CDS said its sensors, surface-to-air missiles and counter-drone units worked under the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) during Operation Sindoor.
- Integrated air defence is the lesson most quoted from the operation.
Quotable data pointOn the IAF's 93rd anniversary, the CDS said its sensors, surface-to-air missiles and counter-drone units worked under the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) during Operation Sindoor.
PIB: Defence: CDS on 93rd IAF Day, 8 Oct 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: IACCS.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Anniversary marked in 2025
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
IACCS stands for
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Who gave the message?
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Official source: PIB: Defence: CDS on 93rd IAF Day, 8 Oct 2025
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