1 Vision, Mission Statement & Core Values VISION To acquire strategic reach and capabilities across the spectrum of conflict that serve the ends of military diplomacy, nation building and enable force projection within India’s strategic area of influence. In this endeavour, People First, Mission Always will be the IAF’s guiding beacon. MISSION STATEMENT To be a modern, flexible and professional aerospace power with fullspectrum capability to protect and further national interests and objectives. IAF CORE VALUES The IAF leadership has identified three core values that must govern whatever it does – in peace or war. These are: Mission, Integrity & Excellence 1