The IAF’s Adampur Airbase is considered a key defender of India’s skies.
Adampur airbase was one of the Indian Air Force bases that Pakistan tried to target after India’s “Operation Sindoor.” Located just 100 km from the Pakistan border, it is the IAF’s second-largest airbase and stands as a symbol of bravery, smart military planning, and determination. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the base on Tuesday was not just to boost morale—it showed the base’s importance.
The visit sent a strong message and was a direct response to Pakistan’s false claims. During a tense military standoff, Pakistan had wrongly said it destroyed India’s Sudarshan S-40 air defence system at Adampur airbase. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi countered that claim by speaking to airmen with the powerful S-400 system and Mig-29 jets in the background. His visit highlighted Adampur’s key role and strategic importance once again.
Adampur Airbase, once just a small airstrip, is now a fully functional and important base of the Indian Air Force. It is located between Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur and is the IAF’s second-largest airbase. It houses the 47th Squadron, known as the ‘Black Archers’, and also hosts forward units of the 28th Squadron, called the ‘First Supersonics’, which flies Su-30MKI fighter jets.
The base is 75 years old and has been a target for Pakistan since India’s Independence. During the wars of 1965, 1971, and Kargil, Pakistan tried many times to breach Adampur’s defenses but failed. Most recently, on May 9 and 10, Pakistan fired about six missiles toward the base, but they were stopped around 7 km away.
This shows how tense and risky things can be in this part of India. In 1971, when Pakistan had damaged most airbases in northern and western India, Adampur was the only one still working. At that time, it had Mig-21 and Su-7 jets along with a radar system. From there, over 100 missions were flown, causing heavy damage to northwest Lahore during the war. Today, Adampur plays a key role in protecting states like Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. It also has a strong supply system that supports ongoing military operations.
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