With barriers steadily breaking down, women warriors are reaching for the sky. Two huge women empowerment milestones were witnessed in the Indian military this week.
First, the Indian Air Force's all-male Rafale squadron in Ambala got its first woman fighter pilot- Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh. She will be converting from the IAF’s oldest jet, the MiG-21, to its newest jet, the Rafale.
Second, In a first in the history of the Indian Navy, two women officers have been selected to join as 'observers' or airborne tacticians in the helicopter stream.Sub Lt Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lt Riti Singh will be the first women airborne combatants in the Indian Navy who will operate helicopters onboard warships.
Girl power boost for Indian military is the special focus in this week's Battle Cry on India Today TV.
First, the Indian Air Force's all-male Rafale squadron in Ambala got its first woman fighter pilot- Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh. She will be converting from the IAF’s oldest jet, the MiG-21, to its newest jet, the Rafale.
Second, In a first in the history of the Indian Navy, two women officers have been selected to join as 'observers' or airborne tacticians in the helicopter stream.Sub Lt Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lt Riti Singh will be the first women airborne combatants in the Indian Navy who will operate helicopters onboard warships.
Girl power boost for Indian military is the special focus in this week's Battle Cry on India Today TV.
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