Fake video of IAF Chief making political statements about Army Saffronization goes viral

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Pakistan-based social media accounts shared a video claiming that Indian Air Force Chief Marshal A.P. Singh made controversial political statements on casteism in the Indian Army, discussing “saffronization” of the military, and claiming that Trishul military exercises were being used to help the ruling party in the Bihar elections.

This account has been found regularly posting AI-generated fake content videos of Indian political figures and defense members.

Fact Check

Upon investigation, the claim and video were found to be Fake. The original footage is from the IDC 2025 conference, where Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh participated in an interactive session with Strat News Global.

In the actual video, he made no such political statements. Instead, he discussed the Indian Air Force’s future preparedness, including topics like multi-domain operations, network-centric warfare, and advanced military technologies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGe76SgImR4

The caption of the video informed that the key discussion areas include:

  • Modernisation of the IAF’s combat fleet and force structure. Integration of AI, automation, and ISR capabilities.
  • Progress on indigenous platforms like LCA Tejas, AMCA, and C-295.
  • Development of space and cyber capabilities to enhance situational awareness.
  • Strengthening interoperability with sister services under joint command structures.
  • The evolving role of unmanned systems, stealth technology, and next-generation sensors in future operations.

Conclusion

Thus, from the fact check, it is evident that the viral video is Fake. In the actual video, he made no such political statements.