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Explainer: What is the IAF’s role in assisting civilian flights in distress
All flight plans filed by civilian operators are passed on to the IAF, which maintains a constant watch on the skies through a network of radars and electronic sensors
Chandigarh, Updated At : 07:07 AM May 25, 2025 IST
The IAF is responsible for the defence of Indian airspace and all aircraft operating within Indian-controlled airspace. Photo by the writer
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