Operation Sindoor demonstrated IAF capability to destroy enemy infrastructure with accuracy and precision: Defence Minister
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Air Force for its increasing inclusivity after the first batch of women officers from the National Defence Academy graduated. The ceremony also highlighted the IAF's precision capabilities demonstrated during Operation Sindoor.
Why it matters
The integration of women into combat and technical roles in the Indian military marks a significant shift in national defense policy.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday (June 13, 2026), June 13 said the growing participation of women was making the Indian Air Force (IAF) more balanced and robust, as the service marked a historic milestone with the commissioning of the first batch of women officers from the National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune, during the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of the 217th Course at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, near Hyderabad.
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