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By Sangeeta Saxena

New Delhi. 08 October 2026.  Today, Aviation & Defence Universe (ADU) turns 11—and my heart is full of gratitude for everyone who has helped us reach this milestone.

To Team ADU, thank you for the commitment, hard work and belief that keep us moving forward. A special thank you to Harmeet for walking alongside me, matching steps whether the road has been bumpy or smooth. Every challenge faced and every milestone celebrated carries your contribution.

To our readers, contributors and everyone who placed their faith in our journalistic abilities: thank you for trusting us. Your confidence strengthens our resolve to report with accuracy, integrity and independence.

To the Indian Armed Forces, whose courage, service and dedication continually motivate our journalism—we are proud to tell your stories.  To the industry, thank you for giving us stories of innovation and enterprise, and for advancing the nation’s hope of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

To our advertisers, thank you for believing in our journalism and global reach, and for helping sustain this journey. Sharing our birthday with Indian Air Force Day makes the occasion especially meaningful. Eleven years on, our gratitude has grown—and our promise remains unchanged. Here’s to the stories ahead, the team beside us and the trust that makes it all possible.

To our wonderful writers and contributors, thank you for giving ADU its depth, insight and distinctive voice. Your expertise, thoughtful analysis and commitment to accuracy help us bring readers stories that inform, explain and inspire. You place your words—and your trust—in our hands, and we value both immensely. As ADU turns 11, we celebrate every writer who has enriched our pages.

As ADU turns 11, our resolve is stronger than ever: to follow defence and aerospace stories across India and around the world, whenever and wherever they unfold. From the frontlines of service to the frontiers of innovation, we remain committed to bringing our readers accurate, insightful and timely reporting. Wherever the story takes us, our purpose remains constant—to uphold the highest standards of journalism and honour our promise: “We Report Facts. We Don’t Change Them.”

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