Number nine squadron whose Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft carried out the Balakot strikes will also be awarded.

Balakot airstrike promotional video: The video talks about the Indian Air Force's heroic acts during the Balakot strikes and aerial engagements with Pakistani Air Force after the Indian airstrikes on the Pakistani soil

Talking about the IAF shooting down its own Mi-17 helicopter in Budgam on the morning of February 27, he said it was a \"big mistake on our part\".

American aerospace major is also working on manufacturing the wings for its F-16 fighters from their JV plant in Hyderabad and has started work on a prototype, which will enable it to supply to the world soon

The newly-inducted helicopters will soon be part of India's wargaming and military exercises and will be kept ready to take on any threat. The helicopters are also called 'flying tanks'.

Apache AH-64E inducted by Indian Air Force: The chopper is equipped with an advanced targeting system and can be part of an all-weather combat operation.