India  

After IAF, Navy gets 1st woman fighter pilot

IndiaTimes Friday, 4 July 2025
Following the IAF's lead, the Navy is preparing its first woman fighter pilot. Sub-Lieutenant Aastha Poonia received her "Wings of Gold" after completing transitional fighter training on Hawk advanced jet trainers. She will now undergo extensive training on MiG-29K fighters, potentially becoming the first woman to operate from an aircraft carrier, marking a significant milestone for women in naval aviation.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Navy Navy Military branch involved in naval warfare

Thailand Vs Combodia Military, Airforce & Navy Comparison | Details of Warheads Will Shock You [Video]

Thailand Vs Combodia Military, Airforce & Navy Comparison | Details of Warheads Will Shock You

As tensions escalate on Day 3 of the Thailand-Cambodia conflict, military analysts reveal a stark gap in capabilities. Thailand fields modern tanks, fighters like JAS-39 Gripens, and even a light carrier, while Cambodia relies on aging Cold War hardware with limited naval and air power. With China quietly backing Phnom Penh and Thailand’s forces enjoying a technological edge, the region watches closely—could this skirmish spiral into an all-out ASEAN war? #ThailandCambodiaConflict #ThaiCambodiaBorder #PrayForThailand #PrayForCambodia #ASEAN #BorderClash #SoutheastAsia #PreahVihear #TaMuenThom #StandWithThailand #StandWithCambodia #HumanRights #DisplacedCivilians #ThailandNews #CambodiaNews #WorldNews #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #MilitaryConflict#ViralVideo ~HT.410~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 05:10Published

Indian Air Force Indian Air Force Aerial service branch of the Indian Armed Forces

Jammu and Kashmir cop dies as boulder crashes on him in landslide; IAF airlifts two patients to Udhampur

A special police officer in Ramban district died after being struck by a landslide-triggered boulder. In Udhampur, the IAF airlifted two critical patients from a..
IndiaTimes

Desi hypersonic missiles, AI system on defence minister wish list

India's defence ministry has unveiled a 15-year technology roadmap, outlining requirements for the domestic industry. The roadmap includes over 200 weapon..
IndiaTimes

Fewer than 50 missiles brought Pak to its knees: IAF vice chief

Following the Pahalgam terror massacre, the Indian Army retaliated heavily against Pakistan's ceasefire violations, firing thousands of artillery shells and..
IndiaTimes

Evening news wrap: IAF shares why Pak asked for ceasefire; US court declares most tariffs by Trump illegal & more

PM Modi is in China for the SCO summit, meeting Xi Jinping and other leaders. A US court deemed Trump's tariffs illegal, challenging his trade policy. Operation..
IndiaTimes

'Less than 50 weapons to end conflict': IAF on Op Sindoor; details why Pak asked for ceasefire

Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari recounted Operation Sindoor, revealing that fewer than 50 weapons strikes by the IAF on Pakistani military targets compelled..
IndiaTimes

You Might Like


Related news from verified sources

Ferozepur Land Heist: How An IAF Airstrip Near Pakistan Border Vanished For Decades, `Sold` By Kin

A 28-year-old land fraud has surfaced in Ferozepur, where a mother and son are booked for illegally selling a historic IAF airstrip used in three wars, in...
Zee News

After IAF, Navy gets 1st woman fighter pilot

Following the IAF's lead, the Navy is preparing its first woman fighter pilot. Sub-Lieutenant Aastha Poonia received her "Wings of Gold" after completing...
IndiaTimes

India plans supersonic firepower upgrade: IAF eyes Israeli AIR LORA missile after Rampage success - details

The Indian Air Force is considering acquiring the AIR LORA missile from Israel Aerospace Industries to enhance its long-range strike capabilities. With a range...
IndiaTimes