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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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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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