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Indian Air Force firmly refutes rumors of striking Kirana Hills in Pakistan, emphasizing official clarity and confirming only a strike on Sargodha.

IAF Denies Strike on Kirana Hills Claim

The Indian Air Force dispels rumors of attacking Pakistan's Kirana Hills, stressing no strike occurred there, and confirms the target was Sargodha airbase. Senior military officials assure transparency in reporting.

IAF denies any strike on Kirana Hills

The IAF denies social media rumors about striking Pakistan's Kirana Hills, confirming only Sargodha airbase was hit. Top officials stress transparency.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday trashed social media rumours that it hit Pakistan's Kirana Hills, which reportedly has a nuclear facility.
"We have not hit Kirana hills, whatever is there," Director General of Air Operations Air Marshal AK Bharti said at a media briefing on Operation Sindoor.
He was asked about social media rumours that India hit a site called Kirana Hills that reportedly has a nuclear storage facility during its counteroffensive.
India's strikes hit an airbase in Sargodha and there were some reports that the base is linked to an underground nuclear storage facility in Kirana Hills.
Along with Air Marshal Bharti, Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai and Director General of Naval Operations Vice Admiral A N Pramod addressed the media briefing.

An IAF officer and call centre employee were embroiled in a Bengaluru road rage incident, leading to legal actions and public attention. The Indian Air Force is cooperating with the investigation.

IAF Officer Bengaluru Road Rage Clash

A road rage incident in Bengaluru involving an IAF officer and a call centre employee leads to mutual complaints and public scrutiny, with investigations underway.

IAF assists investigation into attack on official

An IAF officer and a call centre employee were involved in a Bengaluru road rage incident. Both parties filed complaints, leading to legal actions. Public attention heightened as videos circulated, prompting a thorough investigation.

The Indian Air Force on Tuesday said it is assisting the local authorities in investigating a case involving one of its officers who has been booked in connection with an incident of road rage in Bengaluru.
"An unfortunate incident, involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, took place in Bengaluru yesterday. The lAF is assisting the local authorities in investigating and following up the case to its lawful resolution," the IAF said in an official statement.
According to the police, an FIR has been registered against the 40-year-old IAF officer on charges of attempt to murder, criminal intimidation, and voluntarily causing hurt based on a counter-complaint by a call centre employee, who was previously arrested on the officer's complaint in a road rage incident.
Indian Air Force Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose made an allegation in a video he shared that he was attacked and verbally abused by a group of Kannada-speaking individuals who chased him on a bike in Bengaluru early Monday morning.
Terming it a case of road rage, police arrested Vikas Kumar, who works as a team head at a software company's call centre.
Both parties have attacked each other, and some videos purportedly show the IAF officer roughing up Vikas Kumar, creating a scene for the onlookers.
The officer was captured engaging in an argument with Kumar and beating him up in full public view, even as his wife tried to stop him.
The incident occurred while the officer was on his way to the airport with his wife, who is also an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer.
A case has been registered against Shiladitya Bose under 109 (Attempt to murder), 115 (2) (Voluntarily causing hurt), 304 (Snatching), 324 (Mischief), 351 (Criminal Intimidation) and 352 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Byappanahalli police station based on the counter complaint given by Vikas Kumar who alleged that he was also assaulted by the officer, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Devaraj D.
Both cases are being investigated, police said.

A Mirage 2000 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Shivpuri during training. Both pilots ejected safely. Similar to a November 2024 incident with a MiG-29. Enquiry initiated.

Mirage 2000 crash: pilots safe, investigation on

Two safe as mirage 2000 crashes in Madhya Pradesh

A Mirage 2000 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Shivpuri during training. Both pilots ejected safely. Similar to a November 2024 incident with a MiG-29. Enquiry initiated.

In a recent incident involving the Indian Air Force, a twin-seater Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft crashed during a routine training sortie near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh. The aircraft went down near Sunari Chowki on Thursday, but both pilots managed to eject safely before the crash. Visuals from the site depicted the wreckage engulfed in flames, with thick smoke billowing into the sky.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) communicated via X, stating, "A Mirage 2000 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Shivpuri (Gwalior), during a routine training sortie today, after encountering a system malfunction. Both the pilots ejected safely. An enquiry has been ordered by the IAF to ascertain the cause of the accident."
Reflecting on a similar incident, in November 2024, a MiG-29 fighter jet crashed into a field near Agra in Uttar Pradesh during another routine training sortie. The crash was attributed to a technical glitch, yet the pilot succeeded in ejecting safely. The MiG-29 had taken flight from Adampur in Punjab and was en route to Agra for an exercise at the time.
The Air Force noted in its statement regarding the MiG-29 incident, "A MiG-29 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Agra during a routine training sortie today, after encountering a system malfunction. The pilot maneuvered the aircraft to ensure no damage to life or property on the ground, before ejecting safely. An inquiry has been ordered by the IAF to ascertain the cause of the accident."

The IAF's Court of Inquiry examined 16 witnesses and found 3 members of the Combat team responsible for the incident.

IAF reveals what led to accidental BrahMos missile firing towards Pakistan 

The IAF's Court of Inquiry examined 16 witnesses and found 3 members of the Combat team responsible for the incident.

Two years after the Brahmos combat missile accidentally landed in Pakistan, the Indian Airforce gave an explanation to the Delhi High Court on how the whole incident unfolded.
According to the Economic Times newspaper report, the IAF told the court on March 29 that combat connectors of the Brahmos missile remained connected to the junction box which led to the accidental firing of the missile.
The Air Force further said that the incident caused a loss of ₹25 crore to the government exchequer.
It told the court that the incident had the effect of affecting the relations between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;
According to reports, the IAF's Court of Inquiry examined 16 witnesses and found Group Captain Saurabh Gupta, Squadron Leader Pranjal Singh, and Wing Commander Abhinav Sharma &ndash; all members of the Combat Team &ndash; responsible for the incident.
"The incident caused "potential threat to any airborne/ground object/personnel and also causing damage to the reputation of Indian Air Force and the nation at large and a loss of ₹24,90,85,000.00 to the government exchequer," the IAF said.
It has told the HC that a "conscious and considered decision" was taken to invoke the "President's pleasure" clause to terminate the services of three officials.
The IAF's reply came in response to a petition filed by Wing Commander Abhinav Sharma in the Delhi HC ascribing blame on the Air Commodore and Squadron Leader for "ignoring and overriding the safety precaution popups" and ignoring the "bright and conspicuous red colour warning regarding the danger of firing a live weapon".
Denying the charge, the IAF has said that Air Commodore JT Kurien "was not responsible for the operations undertaken by the unit" as alleged by the petitioner.
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'Defender of the North': IAF deploys new fighter jet squadron in Srinagar

MiG-29s were the first aircraft to have been deployed in the Ladakh sector for tacking the threat from the Chinese side after the Galwan clash of 2020 and have thwarted multiple such attempts since then.

India has deployed a squadron of upgraded MiG-29 fighter jets at the Srinagar air base to tackle threats from both the Pakistani and Chinese front.
The Tridents squadron which is now also known as the 'Defender of the North' has replaced the MiG-21 squadron at the Srinagar air base which has traditionally been responsible for taking care of the threat from Pakistan.
"Srinagar lies in the centre of Kashmir valley and its elevation is higher than plains. It is strategically better to place an aircraft with a higher weight-to-thrust ratio and less response time due to proximity to the border and is equipped with better avionics and long-range missiles. The MiG-29 fulfils all these criteria due to which we are capable of taking in the enemies on both fronts," Indian Air Force pilot Squadron Leader Vipul Sharma told news agency ANI.
The MiG 29s have multiple advantages over the MiG-21s which were able to successfully defend the area of their responsibility in the Kashmir valley for many years and also managed to strike down an F-16 in 2019 post Balakot air strikes on Pakistani terrorist camps.
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Domestic airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Vistara operate 11 flights to Leh every day.

Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster gets stuck at Leh airport, leads to cancellation of flights

IAF's jumbo plane gets stuck at Leh airport, leads to cancellation of flights

Domestic airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Vistara operate 11 flights to Leh every day.

The Leh airport was closed for operations on Tuesday after the runway was blocked by IAF's C-17 Globemaster due to technical issues in the plane.
The runway was rendered non-operational and led to flight diversions and cancellations.
The heavy-lifter aircraft was on a routine air maintenance sortie when it landed at Leh on Tuesday. However, the technical issue with the plane is not a serious one, as per officials.
Domestic airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Vistara operate 11 flights to Leh every day.

Both the fighter jets had taken off from the Gwalior Air Force base and the wreckage of the crashed aircraft was found in Bharatpur and Morena.

Pilot killed as Sukhoi, Mirage fighter jets crash in MP, IAF orders inquiry

Both the fighter jets had taken off from the Gwalior Air Force base and the wreckage of the crashed aircraft was found in Bharatpur and Morena.

Two Indian Air Force fighter jets- a Sukhoi 30MKI and a Mirage-2000 aircraft crashed in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district during a routine training mission on Saturday.
While two pilots of the Sukhoi aircraft ejected safely, Wg Cdr Hanumanth Rao Sarathi the pilot of the Mirage-2000 lost his life.
The two fighter jets had flown from the Gwalior airport, which also serves as an IAF base.
IAF in a statement said, the fighter jets were on a routine operational flying training mission and an inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident.
Morena District Collector Ankit Asthana confirmed that the debris of both aircraft fell in the Pahargarh area of the district. Some debris also fell in the Bharatpur area in Rajasthan, which borders Madhya Pradesh.
According to PTI, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was briefed by the Chief of Air Staff Air on the crash.
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The central government has approved the creation of a weapon system branch for the officers of the Indian Air Force, which would save it Rs 3,400 crore in flying training, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said here on Saturday.
This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being created, Chaudhari said in his speech here on the occasion of 90th anniversary celebrations of the IAF.
"On this historic occasion, it is my privilege to announce that the government has approved the creation of a weapon system branch for the officers in the IAF.
"This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being created," he said.
The weapon system branch will essentially man the specialised streams of surface-to-surface missiles, surface-to-air-missiles, remotely piloted aircraft, and weapon system operators in twin and multi-crew aircraft, he said.
Creation of this branch would result in savings of over Rs 3,400 crore due to the reduced expenditure on flying training, the IAF chief said.
A ceremonial parade was held at the air force station here Saturday morning on the occasion.
Chaudhari inspected the parade, which was followed by a march-past.
Air-Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, Air Marshal Sreekumar Prabhakaran was among senior IAF officers present on the occasion.

Govt approves creation of a weapon system branch for IAF officers; first time since independence

"On this historic occasion, it is my privilege to announce that the government has approved the creation of a weapon system branch for the officers in the IAF.

The central government has approved the creation of a weapon system branch for the officers of the Indian Air Force, which would save it Rs 3,400 crore in flying training, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said here on Saturday.
This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being created, Chaudhari said in his speech here on the occasion of 90th anniversary celebrations of the IAF.
"On this historic occasion, it is my privilege to announce that the government has approved the creation of a weapon system branch for the officers in the IAF.
"This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being created," he said.
The weapon system branch will essentially man the specialised streams of surface-to-surface missiles, surface-to-air-missiles, remotely piloted aircraft, and weapon system operators in twin and multi-crew aircraft, he said.
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Creation of this branch would result in savings of over Rs 3,400 crore due to the reduced expenditure on flying training, the IAF chief said.
A ceremonial parade was held at the air force station here Saturday morning on the occasion.
Chaudhari inspected the parade, which was followed by a march-past.
Air-Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, Air Marshal Sreekumar Prabhakaran was among senior IAF officers present on the occasion.

‘Bomb threat’ onboard Iranian passenger jet over Indian airspace, with final destination in China, triggers alert, IAF jets scrambled. The passenger jet is now moving towards China. Security agencies monitoring the plane: ANI

Bomb threat onboard Iran passenger jet over Indian airspace

Reports: bomb threat onboard Iran passenger jet over Indian airspace
Reports: IAF jets scrambled after threat triggers alert
Reports: Iran passenger jet now moving towards China

&lsquo;Bomb threat&rsquo; onboard Iranian passenger jet over Indian airspace, with final destination in China, triggers alert, IAF jets scrambled. The passenger jet is now moving towards China. Security agencies monitoring the plane: ANI

The Indian Air Force on Monday scrambled its fighter aircraft following a bomb scare on board a civilian plane bearing Iranian registration and followed the plane at a safe distance, the IAF said.
"The aircraft was offered the option to land at Jaipur and then, at Chandigarh. However, the pilot declared his unwillingness to divert to either of the two airports," the IAF said in a statement.
"On October 3, intimation was received of a bomb scare on an airline bearing Iranian registration, when it was transiting through Indian airspace. IAF fighter aircraft were scrambled, which followed the aircraft at a safe distance," it said. After a while, intimation was received from Tehran to disregard the bomb scare, following which, the aircraft continued on its journey towards its final destination, it added. It is learnt the aircraft's destination was China.
"All actions were taken by IAF as per the laid down procedure, jointly with Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)," the IAF said.
It said the aircraft was under close radar surveillance by the Air Force throughout the Indian airspace.
It is learnt the Air Traffic Control at Delhi airport remained in contact with IAF when the aircraft was in Indian airspace.&nbsp;

Amid the ongoing military deployment along the China front, Air Force's only female Weapon System Operator in the Sukhoi-30 fighter fleet on Tuesday said pilots in the eastern sector were ready to respond to any eventuality in the area and prove their mettle in real operations.
During a visit to the Tezpur forward air base close to the China border in the eastern sector, team ANI witnessed the fighter aircraft operations of the Su-30 fighter aircraft which has been made more lethal with the induction of new weapons and electronic warfare systems.
"Being part of any actual operation is what every fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force trains for because that is where we would get to show our mettle. Our pilots from various bases in the eastern sector are ready to respond in case of any eventuality. We are always ready for any kind of tasks and challenges that may come upon us," Flight Lieutenant Tejaswi told ANI during an interaction at the forward base.The WSOs or wizzos are specialist officers required to fly in the rear cockpit of multirole Su-30 fighter aircraft and handle the sensors and weapons to be fired by the aircraft at enemy targets.
Speaking exclusively to ANI on being asked about how she felt being part of operations during the ongoing standoff with China at the borders, she said, "What runs through, our minds is not very different during demanding times because such operations are an execution of what we practice on a daily basis."
Asked about the experience of fighter pilots during the multiple joint Army-Air Force joint operations during the recent wargames, another Su-30 fighter pilot Flight Lieutenant Sakshya Bajpai said the experience of flying during these wargames was always very thrilling as it helps pilots to prepare better for carrying out actual operations.
"The training missions help us to get oriented and help us to get ready for any contingency and live up to our motto 'Touch the Sky with Glory'.
On the speciality of flying fighter jets in the hilly densely forested terrain in the country's eastern parts, Ms Bajpai said it was a challenge due to the unpredictable nature of weather and terrain here.
"Extensive training and practice in this region help us to prepare for any challenge that may come our way," he said.
In the last two years, India has been engaged in a military stand-off with China along the northern borders in Ladakh due to which forces are at a heightened alert all along the Line of Actual Control.
The Air Force has been flying extensively in the sector to keep the adversary in check and the mainstay of the force in the region has been the Su-30 MKI fighter along with the one squadron of the Rafale jets in Hashimara, West Bengal. 
The Su-30s have replaced the MiG-21s and the other variety of aircraft that were operating in the northeast and fly extensively near the LAC from their bases in the northeast.

IAF's only woman Sukhoi-30 Weapon System Operator at the frontline in Assam 

The WSOs or wizzos are specialist officers required to fly in the rear cockpit of multirole Su-30 fighter aircraft and handle the sensors and weapons to be fired by the aircraft at enemy targets.

The WSOs or wizzos are specialist officers required to fly in the rear cockpit of multirole Su-30 fighter aircraft and handle the sensors and weapons&nbsp;

Amid the ongoing military deployment along the China front, Air Force's only female Weapon System Operator in the Sukhoi-30 fighter fleet on Tuesday said pilots in the eastern sector were ready to respond to any eventuality in the area and prove their mettle in real operations.
During a visit to the Tezpur forward air base close to the China border in the eastern sector, team ANI witnessed the fighter aircraft operations of the Su-30 fighter aircraft which has been made more lethal with the induction of new weapons and electronic warfare systems.
"Being part of any actual operation is what every fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force trains for because that is where we would get to show our mettle. Our pilots from various bases in the eastern sector are ready to respond in case of any eventuality. We are always ready for any kind of tasks and challenges that may come upon us," Flight Lieutenant Tejaswi told ANI during an interaction at the forward base. The WSOs or wizzos are specialist officers required to fly in the rear cockpit of multirole Su-30 fighter aircraft and handle the sensors and weapons to be fired by the aircraft at enemy targets.
Speaking exclusively to ANI on being asked about how she felt being part of operations during the ongoing standoff with China at the borders, she said, "What runs through, our minds is not very different during demanding times because such operations are an execution of what we practice on a daily basis."
Asked about the experience of fighter pilots during the multiple joint Army-Air Force joint operations during the recent wargames, another Su-30 fighter pilot Flight Lieutenant Sakshya Bajpai said the experience of flying during these wargames was always very thrilling as it helps pilots to prepare better for carrying out actual operations.
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On the speciality of flying fighter jets in the hilly densely forested terrain in the country's eastern parts, Ms Bajpai said it was a challenge due to the unpredictable nature of weather and terrain here.
"Extensive training and practice in this region help us to prepare for any challenge that may come our way," he said.
In the last two years, India has been engaged in a military stand-off with China along the northern borders in Ladakh due to which forces are at a heightened alert all along the Line of Actual Control.
The Air Force has been flying extensively in the sector to keep the adversary in check and the mainstay of the force in the region has been the Su-30 MKI fighter along with the one squadron of the Rafale jets in Hashimara, West Bengal.&nbsp;
The Su-30s have replaced the MiG-21s and the other variety of aircraft that were operating in the northeast and fly extensively near the LAC from their bases in the northeast.

Six Indian Air Force officers have been charged with murder after a trainee cadet, against whom a court of inquiry was initiated, was found hanging, a police officer said.
According to police, Ankit Jha (27) was found hanging in one of the rooms of Air Force Technical College (AFTC).
Police suspected that the death happened four or five days ago.
Based on his brother Aman Jha's complaint, the police registered a case against six police officers at Gangammana Gudi police station on Saturday.
Aman has also alleged in his complaint that attempts were made to tamper with the evidence as people from the AFTC were present around 4.30 am on Saturday at the police station with a piece of evidence he was also looking for.
He even wondered how the people from AFTC knew beforehand about his presence in the police station in the early hours and reached there.
"The reason behind the death is yet to be ascertained. Our investigations are on. Jha was a trainee cadet and he was found hanging in one of the rooms of AFTC," a senior police officer told PTI.
"The officers against whom the complaint was lodged have not been arrested but the Indian Air Force has assured us all assistance," the officer said.
He added that they are waiting for the post-mortem report to carry forward the investigation. 

Bengaluru: Air Force trainee found dead, 6 officers charged with murder 

Based on his brother Aman Jha's complaint, the police registered a case against six police officers at Gangammana Gudi police station on Saturday.

Six Indian Air Force officers have been charged with murder after a trainee cadet, against whom a court of inquiry was initiated, was found hanging, a police officer said.
According to police, Ankit Jha (27) was found hanging in one of the rooms of Air Force Technical College (AFTC).
Police suspected that the death happened four or five days ago.
Based on his brother Aman Jha's complaint, the police registered a case against six police officers at Gangammana Gudi police station on Saturday.
Aman has also alleged in his complaint that attempts were made to tamper with the evidence as people from the AFTC were present around 4.30 am on Saturday at the police station with a piece of evidence he was also looking for.
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He even wondered how the people from AFTC knew beforehand about his presence in the police station in the early hours and reached there.
"The reason behind the death is yet to be ascertained. Our investigations are on. Jha was a trainee cadet and he was found hanging in one of the rooms of AFTC," a senior police officer told PTI.
"The officers against whom the complaint was lodged have not been arrested but the Indian Air Force has assured us all assistance," the officer said.
He added that they are waiting for the post-mortem report to carry forward the investigation.&nbsp;

The Indian Air Force is set to retire its Srinagar-based MiG-21 squadron 'Sword Arms' that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was a part of when he had downed an F-16 combat aircraft of Pakistan a day after the Balakot strike in February 2019, sources said on Monday.
'Sword Arms' is one of its four remaining squadrons of ageing MiG-21 fighter jets.
The No. 51 Squadron is to be retired by the end of September, "as per the plan", the defence sources said.
The remaining three squadrons of MiG-21 will be phased out by 2025, they said.
IAF fighter jets had bombed a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Balakot on February 26, 2019, nearly two weeks after the Pulwama terror attack. Pakistan had retaliated on February 27 by attempting to target Indian military installations.
Varthaman (now Group Captain) had taken to the skies to thwart an aerial attack launched by adversaries and engaged in a dogfight with Pakistani jets during aerial combat.
Before his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down, Varthaman had downed the F-16 fighter of Pakistan. He was conferred the Vir Chakra, India's third-highest wartime gallantry medal, on the Independence Day in 2019.
The MiG-21 jets were inducted into IAF over four decades ago and many of these planes were lost in crashes.
Though the Soviet-era Russian fighter jets have also been in news in the last several years for multiple crashes causing death of pilots, the sources said "when an IAF aircraft is air-borne, it means it is fully serviceable".
"Ageing is a factor, but we read reports that even a modern aircraft can crash. A crash can happen due to multiple factors, including weather," a source said.
And, the retiring Srinagar-based No. 51 squadron, also known as 'Sword Arms', is "happening as per the plan", he said, adding that the old fleet were in operation also as new ones were awaited.
The No. 51 Squadron or 'Sword Arms' is one of the decorated squadrons of the IAF, and it participated during Op Safed Sagar (Kargil conflict) in 1999.
"It was conferred with one Vayu Sena Medal and three Mention-in-Dispatches for its effective contribution. During Operation Parakram, the Squadron was tasked with the Air Defence Of Kashmir Valley," according to Bharat Rakshak website.
It was raised at Chandigarh in 1985. The crest of the squadron portrays a pair of muscular arms firmly clasping a sword, depicting the motto "Vijaya Prakrama" which means 'Valour for Victory', it said.
For its meritorious and glorious service to the nation, since its inception, the squadron was awarded the President's Standards in 2018, the website says.

IAF set to retire Abhinandan Varthaman’s MiG-21 squadron

The MiG-21 jets were inducted into IAF over four decades ago and many of these planes were lost in crashes.

The Indian Air Force is set to retire its Srinagar-based MiG-21 squadron 'Sword Arms' that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was a part of when he had downed an F-16 combat aircraft of Pakistan a day after the Balakot strike in February 2019, sources said on Monday.
'Sword Arms' is one of its four remaining squadrons of ageing <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/explained-why-is-the-mig-21-called-a-flying-coffin-1659158859735">MiG-21 </a>fighter jets.
The No. 51 Squadron is to be retired by the end of September, "as per the plan", the defence sources said.
The remaining three squadrons of MiG-21 will be phased out by 2025, they said.
IAF fighter jets had bombed a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Balakot on February 26, 2019, nearly two weeks after the Pulwama terror attack. Pakistan had retaliated on February 27 by attempting to target Indian military installations.
Varthaman (now Group Captain) had taken to the skies to thwart an aerial attack launched by adversaries and engaged in a dogfight with Pakistani jets during aerial combat.
Before his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down, Varthaman had downed the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/india-s-1-lakh-crore-question-comparison-of-f-21-gripen-su-35-typhoon-for-fighter-jet-deal-1656681068700">F-16 fighter</a> of Pakistan. He was conferred the Vir Chakra, India's third-highest wartime gallantry medal, on the Independence Day in 2019.
The MiG-21 jets were inducted into <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/iaf-chief-and-his-son-fly-rafale-fighter-jet-during-combat-training-mission-1662726961160">IAF </a>over four decades ago and many of these planes were lost in crashes.
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Though the Soviet-era Russian fighter jets have also been in news in the last several years for multiple crashes causing death of pilots, the sources said "when an IAF aircraft is air-borne, it means it is fully serviceable".
"Ageing is a factor, but we read reports that even a modern aircraft can crash. A crash can happen due to multiple factors, including weather," a source said.
And, the retiring Srinagar-based No. 51 squadron, also known as 'Sword Arms', is "happening as per the plan", he said, adding that the old fleet were in operation also as new ones were awaited.
The No. 51 Squadron or 'Sword Arms' is one of the decorated squadrons of the IAF, and it participated during Op Safed Sagar (Kargil conflict) in 1999.
"It was conferred with one Vayu Sena Medal and three Mention-in-Dispatches for its effective contribution. During Operation Parakram, the Squadron was tasked with the Air Defence Of Kashmir Valley," according to Bharat Rakshak website.
It was raised at Chandigarh in 1985. The crest of the squadron portrays a pair of muscular arms firmly clasping a sword, depicting the motto "Vijaya Prakrama" which means 'Valour for Victory', it said.
For its meritorious and glorious service to the nation, since its inception, the squadron was awarded the President's Standards in 2018, the website says.
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Pakistan has rejected India's action over the March 9 accidental firing of a supersonic missile that landed in its territory and demanded a joint probe.
The services of three officers of the Indian Air Force were terminated on August 23 after a Court of Inquiry (CoI) found that deviation from the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by them led to the accidental firing of the missile.
The Foreign Office in a late Wednesday night statement said Pakistan has seen India's announcement of the findings of an internal CoI regarding the "incident of firing of a rogue supersonic missile" into its territory and the decision to terminate the services of three IAF officers reportedly found responsible for the reckless incident.
"Pakistan categorically rejects India's purported closure of the highly irresponsible incident and reiterates its demand for a joint probe," it said.

Pak calls India's action over missile incident 'inadequate'

The services of three officers of the Indian Air Force were terminated on August 23 after a Court of Inquiry (CoI) found that deviation from the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by them led to the accidental firing of the missile.

Pakistan has rejected India's action over the March 9 accidental firing of a supersonic missile that landed in its territory and demanded a joint probe.
The services of three officers of the Indian Air Force were terminated on August 23 after a Court of Inquiry (CoI) found that deviation from the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by them led to the accidental firing of the missile.
The Foreign Office in a late Wednesday night statement said Pakistan has seen India's announcement of the findings of an internal CoI regarding the "incident of firing of a rogue supersonic missile" into its territory and the decision to terminate the services of three IAF officers reportedly found responsible for the reckless incident.
"Pakistan categorically rejects India's purported closure of the highly irresponsible incident and reiterates its demand for a joint probe," it said. 
"As expected, the measures taken by India in the aftermath of the incident and the subsequent findings and punishments handed by the so-called internal Court of Inquiry are totally unsatisfactory, deficient and inadequate." It alleged that India has not only failed to respond to Pakistan's demand for a joint inquiry but has also evaded the questions raised by Pakistan regarding the command and control system in place in India, the safety and security protocols and the "reason for India's delayed admission of the missile launch".
It said systemic loopholes and technical lapses of serious nature in handling of strategic weapons "cannot be covered up beneath the veneer of individual human error".
"If indeed India has nothing to hide, it must accept Pakistan's demand for a joint probe in the spirit of transparency," it demanded.
It further said the "imprudent Indian action" of March 9 had "jeopardized" the peace and security environment of the entire region while "Pakistan showed exemplary restraint" which was a testament of its systemic maturity and abiding commitment to peace as a responsible nuclear state.
Pakistan reiterated its demand that the Indian government must immediately provide specific responses to the queries raised by Islamabad after the incident and accedes to its call for a joint probe.
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Father-daughter duo Flying Officer Ananya & Air Commodore Sanjay Sharma were etched onto the pages of history on May 30. They became the first such pair to fly in the same formation in the history of the Indian Air Force, according to a press release by the IAF. 
"There has not been any previous instance in the IAF where a father and his daughter were part of the same fighter formation for a mission. It was the mission where Air Cmde Sanjay and Fg Offr Ananya were more than just father and daughter. They were comrades, who had full faith in each other as fellow wingmen would," the IAF said in the release.
Ananya and Sanjay Sharma flew the Hawk-132 aircrafts at IAF station Bidar where she is currently undergoing training before she graduates onto superior fighter aircrafts.
Photos of the duo donning their uniforms have taken the internet by storm. Social media users have called the father-daughter pair 'an inspiration'. 
Air Marshal (Retd) PK Roy hailed the achievement and tweeted, "Hope to see many more in future."
"Excellent...what a proud moment for both father and daughter," said a Twitter user.
While Air Commodore Sharma started his career in 1989 his daughter Flying Officer Ananya Sharma was commissioned into the Air Force in 2021. In 2016, the Indian Air Force started accepting female pilots into its fighter squadron. 

Father-daughter duo fly in the same formation, a first in Indian Air Force history

This is the first time in the history of the Indian Air Force that a father-daughter duo has flown in the same flight formation 

This is the first time in the history of the Indian Air Force that a father-daughter duo has flown in the same flight formation&nbsp;

Names of Air Commodore Sanjay Sharma &amp; Flying Officer Ananya Sharma have been etched onto the pages of Indian Air Force's history as they became the first father-daughter duo to fly in the same flight formation.&nbsp;
"There has not been any previous instance in the IAF where a father and his daughter were part of the same fighter formation for a mission. It was the mission where Air Cmde Sanjay and Fg Offr Ananya were more than just father and daughter. They were comrades, who had full faith in each other as fellow wingmen would," the IAF said in the release.
Ananya and Sanjay Sharma flew the Hawk-132 aircrafts at IAF station Bidar where she is currently undergoing training before she graduates onto superior fighter aircrafts.
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Photos of the duo donning their uniforms have taken the internet by storm. Social media users have called the father-daughter pair 'an inspiration'.&nbsp;
Air Marshal (Retd) PK Roy hailed the achievement and tweeted, "Hope to see many more in future."
"Excellent...what a proud moment for both father and daughter," said a Twitter user.
While Air Commodore Sharma started his career in 1989 his daughter Flying Officer Ananya Sharma was commissioned into the Air Force in 2021. In 2016, the Indian Air Force started accepting female pilots into its fighter squadron.&nbsp;

Wing Commander Vikrant Uniyal of the Indian Air Force, posted at Central Air Command, Prayagraj scaled Mt Everest on May 21 on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
"Wing Commander Vikrant Uniyal of the Indian Air Force climbed Mt. Everest and sang the national anthem and hoisted the Indian flag on the summit of Mt. Everest on May 21", stated Defence PRO, Prayagraj.He has dedicated his feat as a tribute to all the unsung heroes and movements which contributed to India's freedom struggle, informed IAF officials.
The Everest expedition itself is an unparalleled journey of both legendary and epic proportions, and as an ode to the sacrifices made for the country, the IAF officer as a befitting honour to freedom fighters, recited the national anthem at the summit of Mt Everest, said Gp Capt Samir Gangkhedkar, public relations officer (defence), Prayagraj.
The arduous expedition started from Kathmandu, Nepal on April 15 with team members from across the globe. Wg Cdr Vikrant Uniyal is a qualified mountaineer who trained from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, Army Mountaineering Institute, Siachen, and National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Arunachal Pradesh, he added.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

IAF officer scales Mount Everest, watch him sing the national anthem

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Wing Commander Vikrant Uniyal of the Indian Air Force, posted at Central Air Command, Prayagraj scaled Mt Everest on May 21 on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
"Wing Commander Vikrant Uniyal of the Indian Air Force climbed Mt. Everest and sang the national anthem and hoisted the Indian flag on the summit of Mt. Everest on May 21", stated Defence PRO, Prayagraj. Also watch:<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/india-gets-its-first-woman-combat-aviator-in-abhilasha-barak-1653536680076">&nbsp;Indian Army gets its first woman combat aviator in Abhilasha Barak</a> He has dedicated his feat as a tribute to all the unsung heroes and movements which contributed to India's freedom struggle, informed IAF officials.
The Everest expedition itself is an unparalleled journey of both legendary and epic proportions, and as an ode to the sacrifices made for the country, the IAF officer as a befitting honour to freedom fighters, recited the national anthem at the summit of Mt Everest, said Gp Capt Samir Gangkhedkar, public relations officer (defence), Prayagraj.
The arduous expedition started from Kathmandu, Nepal on April 15 with team members from across the globe. Wg Cdr Vikrant Uniyal is a qualified mountaineer who trained from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, Army Mountaineering Institute, Siachen, and National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Arunachal Pradesh, he added.
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With heavy rains pounding Assam, the Indian Air Force had to be called in on May 15. The IAF helped evacuate over 100 people from the Ditokchera railway station after a train was stranded there for over 24 hours.
The Air Force deployed helicopters to extract 119 passengers from the train station situated in Dima Hasao district. The train was stranded due to incessant rains making rail movement unfeasible, the IAF said.
The first wave of annual floods in Assam has affected almost 25,000 people in over 90 villages in 6 districts. Dima Hasao saw at least 3 casualties due to a landslide on May 14. A portion of a road was washed away by heavy rains in Haflong.

Train stuck for 24 hrs, Indian Air Force called in to evacuate 100+ passengers in flood-hit Assam

Assam floods: IAF helped evacuate over 100 people from the Ditokchera railway station after a train was stranded there for over 24 hours.

With heavy rains pounding Assam, the Indian Air Force had to be called in on May 15. The IAF helped evacuate over 100 people from the Ditokchera railway station after a train was stranded there for over 24 hours.
The Air Force deployed helicopters to extract 119 passengers from the train station situated in Dima Hasao district. The train was stranded due to incessant rains making rail movement unfeasible, the IAF said.
The first wave of annual floods in Assam has affected almost 25,000 people in over 90 villages in 6 districts. Dima Hasao saw at least 3 casualties due to a landslide on May 14. A portion of a road was washed away by heavy rains in Haflong.

An Indian Air Force was arrested for allegedly leaking classified and sensitive information about defence installations and personnel to a Pakistan-based "agent", police said on Thursday and claim he was "honey-trapped".
The accused has been identified as 32-year-old Devender Narayan Sharma, who was working as an administrative assistant (GD) at the Indian Air Force (IAF) Record Office at Subroto Park in New Delhi, they said.
During investigation, it was found that Sharma was allegedly "honey-trapped" by a Pakistan-based woman with whom he shared sensitive documents related to personnel, national security and defence, police said.
On May 6, the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested the sergeant for allegedly leaking the sensitive information through WhatsApp to the "agent of adversary country" after deceitfully obtaining information and documents from computers and other files, according to police.
According to police, Sharma had also received money from the agent for the leaked information.
On the basis of a complaint received by the Indian Air Force, a case under the Official Secrets Act was registered and the sergeant was arrested on May 6 and dismissed from service, they said.
During investigation, incriminating evidence such as electronic gadgets and documents were seized, they said, adding further probe is on in the matter.
Last year in July, two people, including an army man, were arrested under the Official Secrets Act for allegedly providing classified documents to Pakistan spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
The development had come after a 34-year-old vegetable supplier at the Pokhran Army base camp was held for allegedly getting sensitive documents from an army man for money and providing them to the ISI. 

Air Force sergeant arrested for espionage, police say he was 'honey-trapped'

An Indian Air Force sergeant has been arrested for allegedly leaking classified information to a Pakistan-based 'agent', according to the police. They claim he was 'honey-trapped'.

On the basis of a complaint received by the Indian Air Force, a case under the Official Secrets Act was registered and the sergeant was arrested on May 6 and dismissed from service, they said.

An Indian Air Force&nbsp;was arrested for allegedly leaking classified and sensitive information about defence installations and personnel to a Pakistan-based "agent", police said on Thursday and claim he was "honey-trapped".
The accused has been identified as 32-year-old Devender Narayan Sharma, who was working as an administrative assistant (GD) at the Indian Air Force (IAF) Record Office at Subroto Park in New Delhi, they said.
During investigation, it was found that Sharma was allegedly "honey-trapped" by a Pakistan-based woman with whom he shared sensitive documents related to personnel, national security and defence, police said.
On May 6, the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested the sergeant for allegedly leaking the sensitive information through WhatsApp to the "agent of adversary country" after deceitfully obtaining information and documents from computers and other files, according to police.
According to police, Sharma had also received money from the agent for the leaked information.
On the basis of a complaint received by the Indian Air Force, a case under the Official Secrets Act was registered and the sergeant was arrested on May 6 and dismissed from service, they said.
During investigation, incriminating evidence such as electronic gadgets and documents were seized, they said, adding further probe is on in the matter.
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Last year in July, two people, including an army man, were arrested under the Official Secrets Act for allegedly providing classified documents to Pakistan spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
The development had come after a 34-year-old vegetable supplier at the Pokhran Army base camp was held for allegedly getting sensitive documents from an army man for money and providing them to the ISI.&nbsp;

India announced multiple successful tests of the BrahMos missile on April 19. Successful maiden firing of the missile from warship INS Delhi from an upgraded modular launch was reported by news agency ANI.
The test "once again demonstrated long-range strike capability" of the BrahMos. The exercise also validated "integrated network-centric operations from frontline platforms".
Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force also announced a successful BrahMos exercise. Live firing of the missile was conducted from a Sukhoi Su30MkI fighter jet. IAF said that the missile "achieved a direct hit on the target" which was a decommissioned Indian Navy ship. The mission was conducted in "close coordination" by the air force and navy.
The BrahMos has been in news due to multiple reasons in recent times. When an Indian unarmed missile fell in Pakistan after being "accidentally" launched, it was speculated that it was a BrahMos missile.
On a positive note, the BrahMos is the subject of India's first major defence export deal. Philippines is buying the missiles for $375 million.

Indian fighter jet Sukhoi Su30MkI fires missile at navy ship in BrahMos drill; also launched from INS Delhi warship

Indian fighter jet fired BrahMos missile at old Indian navy ship. Watch what happened

Indian fighter jet fires missile at navy ship in BrahMos drill; also launched from INS Delhi warship

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 The test "once again demonstrated long-range strike capability" of the BrahMos. The exercise also validated "integrated network-centric operations from frontline platforms".
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CAPTIONS Successful BrahMos missile drills IAF jet fired missile at old ship Indian Navy also fired BrahMos Launched from INS Delhi warship BrahMos in news recently Named in India-Pak missile incident India also exporting BrahMos Philippines signed $375 mn deal

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India announced multiple successful tests of the BrahMos missile on April 19.&nbsp;Successful maiden firing of the missile from warship INS Delhi from an upgraded modular launch was reported by news agency ANI.
The test "once again demonstrated long-range strike capability" of the BrahMos.&nbsp;The exercise also validated "integrated network-centric operations from frontline platforms".
Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force also announced a successful BrahMos exercise.&nbsp;Live firing of the missile was conducted from a Sukhoi Su30MkI fighter jet.&nbsp;IAF said that the missile "achieved a direct hit on the target" which was a decommissioned Indian Navy ship.&nbsp;The mission was conducted in "close coordination" by the air force and navy.
The BrahMos has been in news due to multiple reasons in recent times.&nbsp;When an Indian unarmed missile fell in Pakistan after being "accidentally" launched, it was speculated that it was a BrahMos missile.
On a positive note, the BrahMos is the subject of India's first major defence export deal.&nbsp;Philippines is buying the missiles for $375 million.

India has reportedly cancelled a plan to buy almost 50 Russian military helicopters. The Indian Air Force has dropped a plan to purchase 48 Mi-17 V5 medium lift choppers, as per news agency ANI.
The tender was withdrawn in view of the Narendra Modi government's push for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', or self-reliant India. The decision was taken before the Russia-Ukraine war broke out, defence sources were quoted as saying in the report.
India has a large fleet of Mi-17 V5 and Mi-17 choppers, and these are reportedly used to fly VVIPs like the President and Prime Minister of India. Coincidentally, it was a Mi-17 chopper which crashed and killed India first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in December 2021.
The Mi-17s are also reportedly used heavily at Siachen, eastern Ladakh, and high-altitude areas in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.
Instead of buying more Mi-17s, the Indian Air Force wants to focus on encouraging the indigenous medium-lift chopper programme, as per the ANI report.

India cancels Russian military chopper deal, says report. Watch why IAF won't buy 48 Mi-17 V5s

India cancels Russian military chopper deal, says report. Watch why IAF won't buy 48 Mi-17 V5 helicopters


India has reportedly cancelled a plan to buy almost 50 Russian military helicopters. The Indian Air Force has dropped a plan to purchase 48 Mi-17 V5 medium lift choppers, as per news agency ANI. The tender was withdrawn in view of the Narendra Modi government's push for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', or self-reliant India. The decision was taken before the Russia-Ukraine war broke out, defence sources were quoted as saying in the report. India has a large fleet of Mi-17 V5 and Mi-17 choppers, and these are reportedly used to fly VVIPs like the President and Prime Minister of India. Coincidentally, it was a Mi-17 chopper which crashed and killed India first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in December 2021. The Mi-17s are also reportedly used heavily at Siachen, eastern Ladakh, and high-altitude areas in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Instead of buying more Mi-17s, the Indian Air Force wants to focus on encouraging the indigenous medium-lift chopper programme, as per the ANI report.
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 CAPTIONS India won't buy 48 Mi-17 V5 choppers Decision to boost indigenous industry Decision taken before Ukraine conflict India has large Mi-17 chopper fleet Mi-17s used to fly VVIPs like PM CDS Gen Rawat died in Mi-17 crash

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India has reportedly cancelled a plan to buy almost 50 Russian military helicopters.&nbsp;The Indian Air Force has dropped a plan to purchase 48 Mi-17 V5 medium lift choppers, as per news agency ANI.
The tender was withdrawn in view of the Narendra Modi government's push for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', or self-reliant India.&nbsp;The decision was taken before the Russia-Ukraine war broke out, defence sources were quoted as saying in the report.
India has a large fleet of Mi-17 V5 and Mi-17 choppers, and these are reportedly used to fly VVIPs like the President and Prime Minister of India.&nbsp;Coincidentally, it was a Mi-17 chopper which crashed and killed India first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in December 2021.
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The Mi-17s are also reportedly used heavily at Siachen, eastern Ladakh, and high-altitude areas in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.
Instead of buying more Mi-17s, the Indian Air Force wants to focus on encouraging the indigenous medium-lift chopper programme, as per the ANI report.

Women who aim to be fighter pilots with the Indian Air Force have much to rejoice. The Modi government has decided to convert the experimental scheme for induction of women fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force into a permanent one. In a tweet, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh that the decision is a testimony to the capability of India’s ‘Nari Shakti’. “The MoD has decided to convert the Experimental Scheme for Induction of Women Fighter Pilots in the Indian Air Force into a permanent scheme," he said on Twitter. “It is a testimony to the capability of India’s ‘Nari Shakti’ and our PM Shri@narendramodi’s commitment towards women empowerment," he added.The decision came months after the Supreme Court paved the way for the entry of women into the prestigious National Defence Academy.Flying Officers Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh had become the first women to become fighter pilots in June 2016.In 2020, the Navy announced deploying its first batch of women pilots on the Dornier maritime aircraft. It has deployed 28 women officers on board around 15 frontline warships.

Another glass ceiling shattered: women aiming to be IAF fighter pilots rejoice!

Another glass ceiling shattered: women aiming to be IAF fighter pilots rejoice, here's why 

Women who aim to be fighter pilots with the Indian Air Force have much to rejoice.&nbsp;
The Modi government has decided to convert the experimental scheme for the induction of women fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force into a permanent one.&nbsp;
In a tweet, Defence Minister Rajnath&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;that the decision is a testimony to the capability of India&rsquo;s &lsquo;Nari Shakti&rsquo;.
The decision came months after the Supreme Court paved the way for the entry of women into the prestigious National Defence Academy.
Flying Officers Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh had become the first women to become fighter pilots&nbsp;in June 2016.
In 2020, the Navy announced deploying its first batch of women pilots on the Dornier maritime aircraft. It has deployed 28 women officers on board around 15 frontline warships.

Flying Officers Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh had become the first women to become fighter pilots&nbsp;in June 2016.

Women who aim to be fighter pilots with the Indian Air Force have much to rejoice.&nbsp; The Modi government has decided to convert the experimental scheme for induction of women fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force into a permanent one.&nbsp; In a tweet, Defence Minister Rajnath&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;that the decision is a testimony to the capability of India&rsquo;s &lsquo;Nari Shakti&rsquo;.&nbsp; &ldquo;The MoD has decided to convert the Experimental Scheme for Induction of Women Fighter Pilots in the Indian Air Force into a permanent scheme," he said on Twitter. &ldquo;It is a testimony to the capability of India&rsquo;s &lsquo;Nari Shakti&rsquo; and our PM Shri@narendramodi&rsquo;s commitment towards women empowerment," he added. The decision came months after the Supreme Court paved the way for the entry of women into the prestigious National Defence Academy. Flying Officers Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh had become the first women to become fighter pilots&nbsp;in June 2016. In 2020, the Navy announced deploying its first batch of women pilots on the Dornier maritime aircraft. It has deployed 28 women officers on board around 15 frontline warships.

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