Pune was the largest military camp for the British forces during the Raj era, and the architecture in the cantonment area is reminiscent of that era. The majority of the old cantonment land in the city is now utilized by the Indian Army for housing its garrisons and officers. [141] The Southern Command , a World War II Indian Army formation, has its headquarters in Pune cantonment . The city is home to Lohegaon Aerodrome (previously RAF Station Pune), the city's airport and Indian Air Force airfield. Due to its strategic location and close proximity to Mumbai, it houses advanced fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force such as the Sukhoi-30MKI multi-role strike fighters The National Defence Academy (NDA) is an integrated military training centre that provides education up to the graduation level and joint training for cadets of the Army , the Navy , and the Air Force . [142] The NDA estate is spread over 8,028 acres (3,249 ha) of land in Khadakwasla and contains apar...