Sky Warriors Over Brahmaputra: IAF Stages Historic Air Show In Guwahati

Updated: November 09, 2025 19:25

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To mark its 93rd anniversary, the Indian Air Force held its first-ever full-scale air show in Guwahati on November 9, 2025. Featuring over 75 aircraft and helicopters in 25 formations, the event showcased aerial prowess over the Brahmaputra River, thrilling thousands and highlighting the IAF’s operational precision and regional outreach.

In a landmark celebration of its 93rd anniversary, the Indian Air Force (IAF) organized its first full-scale air show in Guwahati, Assam, on November 9, 2025. Held over the Brahmaputra River at Lachit Ghat, the event was hosted by the Eastern Air Command and marked the IAF’s inaugural aerial display in the northeastern region.

The air show featured more than 75 aircraft and helicopters executing over 25 formations, captivating spectators on both banks of the river. The lineup included frontline fighters, transport aircraft, helicopters, and aerobatic teams, all operating from seven regional air bases—Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Chabua, Hasimara, Bagdogra, and Panagarh.

Key Highlights:
Aircraft Display: The aerial fleet included Rafale, Sukhoi-30, Apache, MiG-29, Mirage, Jaguar, IL-78 refueller, C-17 Globemaster, C-130 Hercules, Antonov AN-32, Mi-17, Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-1, and the Surya Kiran aerobatic team.

Operational Theme: This year’s Air Force Day celebrations were themed “Infallible, Impervious, and Precise,” reflecting the IAF’s focus on resilience, capability, and accuracy in modern warfare.

Dignitary Presence: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh attended the event, underscoring its national and regional significance.

Public Engagement: Thousands of spectators gathered to witness the spectacle, many experiencing such a display for the first time. The event aimed to inspire youth and foster awareness of the IAF’s role in national security.

Regional Outreach: By staging the show in Guwahati, the IAF reinforced its commitment to integrating the Northeast into its operational and cultural narrative, promoting unity and pride.

The Guwahati air show was not just a celebration—it was a statement of strength, precision, and national integration. As the IAF continues to modernize and expand its reach, such events play a vital role in connecting citizens with the armed forces.

Sources: NewsOnAir, Times Now, Economic Times.