Indian Air Force’s 26 Officers and Airmen Honored with Air Force Medal for Gallantry

On Thursday, 26 officers and airmen of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were awarded the Air Force Medal (Gallantry) for their exceptional bravery during Operation Sindoor. The recipients include fighter pilots who conducted strikes on targets inside Pakistan and officers and personnel who operated the S-400 and other air defense systems, successfully thwarting all planned attacks by Pakistan on India.