PM Modi praised the soldiers’ bravery and valour in his first national speech since the start of Operation Sindoor on Monday. Operation Sindoor, India’s May 7 precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, relied heavily on Adampur Air Base.
New Delhi: On Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit at Punjab’s Adampur Air Base. The Prime Minister spoke with the people involved in the operation and received a briefing from Air Force officers while he was at the Adampur Air Base. Air Commodore Ajay Chaudhry welcomed PM Modi to the Adampur Air Base, which is part of the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command. The Western Air Command spearheaded a number of operations, notably Operation Sindoor. The Chief of Western Air Command, Air Marshal Jeetendra Chaudhry, coordinated with the Chief of Air Staff to manage the missions.
Modi’s visit comes after days of intense conflict between India and Pakistan following the Indian airstrikes conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) during the night of May 6–7 under Operation Sindoor. Indian strikes on terror sites in the neighbouring country on May 7 under Operation Sindoor. On May 10, both countries agreed to halt further military actions. However, India has firmly stated that this is only a pause, not an end to its operations, and that any future course of action will depend entirely on Pakistan’s conduct moving forward.
An extremely unique experience PM Modi “Earlier this morning, I went to AFS Adampur and met our brave air warriors and soldiers,” PM Modi wrote in an X post, sharing photos from his visit. It was an extremely unique experience to be with people that embody bravery, tenacity, and fearlessness. India will always be appreciative of the military’s contributions to the country. In his speech to the country, PM Modi praised the armed forces. In his first national speech since the start of Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that India has set a new front in its war on cross-border terrorism and harshly denounced terrorists in his speech earlier Monday. He reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism and dedicated the valor of the country’s military forces to the ladies. “Our brave soldiers have shown unparalleled valor in achieving the objectives of Operation Sindoor,” Modi remarked, praising the military’s bravery and tenacity. I honor them today with my dedication to their bravery, courage, and heroism. Additionally, I dedicate this act of bravery to all of our country’s mothers, sisters, and daughters. “We have seen the country’s capabilities and self-restraint in the last few days,” Modi added, thanking India’s scientists and intelligence services. I want to start by praising our military, intelligence, and scientists on behalf of all citizens.
Adampur Air Base:
The Indian Air Force’s second-largest airbase in Punjab, which is only 100 kilometers from the Pakistani border, is a symbol of bravery. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit has given it new national attention. The Adampur Air Base, the second-largest airbase in the Indian Air Force, is situated between Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur and is fully operational. It is home to the 47th Squadron of the IAF, also referred to as the “Black Archers.” From Jammu and Kashmir to Rajasthan, including Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Western Uttar Pradesh, the Western Air Command is one of the Indian Air Force’s most important operating commands. This area serves as the nerve center for any airborne military activity involving Pakistan because it contains some of the most crucial borders and forward airbases.
An essential component of India’s air defense system for many years, the Adampur Air Base was crucial to Operation Sindoor and is home to a forward deployment of the 28th Squadron (First Supersonics). Adampur Base supports defense operations and facilitates commercial civil aviation operations, serving both military and commercial functions.
Founded in the early 1950s, Adampur Air Base is the second-largest air base in the Indian Air Force and plays a significant role in the country’s history of military aviation. The facility has been at the forefront of the country’s defense, especially in the 1965 and 1971 conflicts with Pakistan. The facility was renamed No. 8 Wing in 1956 after being established on March 16, 1950, as No. 305 Wing. Its creation was a component of the IAF’s larger initiatives to broaden and fortify its operational scope after gaining independence.