Meet Sub Lt Aastha Poonia: India's First Woman Fighter Pilot Trainee of Indian Navy
- On 3 July 2025 at INS Dega, Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia became the first woman fighter pilot, receiving 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli.
- Driven by the 'Nari Shakti' initiative, the Indian Navy trained women officers and paved the way for fighter stream entry, enabling Poonia's historic milestone.
- Data shows a 15% increase in women joining combat roles since 2020, reflecting a broader global trend of rising female fighter pilots across several countries.
- The milestone signifies a new chapter in naval aviation, promoting gender inclusivity and inspiring future female pilots in the Indian Navy.
- In coming years, female pilots like Poonia may fly Rafale or MiG-29K jets, reflecting India's evolving policy on gender parity in military aviation.
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'Wings Of Gold' For Sub Lt Astha Poonia, 1st Woman Fighter Pilot In Navy
Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia has become the first woman to enter the fighter pilot stream of the Indian Navy. She may fly the MiG-29K one day. Women are already serving as pilots and officers in...
·New Delhi, India
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