IAFs

IAFs is an acronym that can refer to several organizations and concepts. The most widely recognized is the Indian Air Force. The plural form IAFs is often used when discussing more than one air force or when listing multiple entities that share the acronym.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. It was established in 1932 as the Royal Indian Air Force and became the Indian Air Force after independence in 1947. The IAF conducts air defense, offensive air operations, air support to land and maritime forces, transport, reconnaissance, disaster relief, and search and rescue. It operates a variety of aircraft, including fighters, transports, and helicopters, and maintains a network of air bases across India.

Other uses of the acronym include the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), a global association of accreditation bodies that coordinates conformity assessment across borders. The IAF maintains multilateral recognition arrangements to facilitate international trade and ensure consistent assessment results.

Another notable use is the Inter-American Foundation (IAF), a United States government-funded grant-making organization established in 1969 to support community-based development programs in Latin America and the Caribbean.

In different contexts, IAF can denote other organizations, programs, or frameworks. As with many acronyms, the intended meaning is usually clear from context.