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Meet Sub Lt Aastha Poonia: India's First Woman Fighter Pilot Trainee of Indian Navy

  • On July 3, 2025, Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia made history at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam, by becoming the Indian Navy’s first female fighter pilot.
  • This milestone follows earlier integration of women in combat roles by the Indian Air Force and Army Aviation Corps, reflecting a broader shift towards gender inclusivity in India's armed forces.
  • The Indian Navy has previously commissioned women officers in roles such as aviators and air operations specialists aboard reconnaissance planes and helicopters, demonstrating its continued push to broaden female participation in naval aviation.
  • During the graduation ceremony at INS Dega, Rear Admiral Janak Bevli presented Poonia with the 'Wings of Gold,' underscoring the Navy's commitment to 'gender inclusivity in naval aviation' and promoting equality.
  • Poonia's induction signifies a cultural shift that breaks longstanding barriers, aligning with India’s Nari Shakti initiative and increasing female recruitment by 15 percent in the Navy since 2020.
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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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