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This article provides a list of active Indian military aircraft currently in service with the Indian Armed Forces, as well as aircraft on order. For a list of historical military aircraft used by the Indian military, see list of historical aircraft of the Indian Air Force.

Air Force

Army Aviation Corps

Naval Air Arm

Coast Guard

See also

• List of historical aircraft of the Indian Air Force
• List of Indian naval aircraft
• Currently active military equipment by country
• Military of India
• Indian Air Force
• Indian Naval Air Arm
• Future of the Indian Air Force
• Border Security Force

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