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| Military Man Power | |
|---|---|
| Active troops | 1,325,000 (3rd) |
| Reserve forces | 1,155,000 (7th) |
| Paramilitary forces | 1,293,300 (4th) |
| Components | |
| Indian Army |  |
| Indian Air Force |  |
| Indian Navy |  |
| Indian Coast Guard |  |
| Paramilitary forces of India | |
| Strategic Nuclear Command | |
| History | |
| Military history of India | |
| Ranks | |
| Air Force ranks and insignia | |
| Army ranks and insignia | |
| Naval ranks and insignia | |
The Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) was the title of the air force of British India and the subsequent Union of India between 1945 and 1950. The force had been established as the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1932 with the passing of the Indian Air Force Act.
The prefix "Royal" was conferred by King George VI in 1945 in recognition of the services of the IAF during World War II. In 1950, When India became a republic, the prefix was dropped and the title reverted to Indian Air Force.
- For further information see: Indian Air Force
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