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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated the commissioning of the first batch of women officers from the National Defence Academy into the Indian Air Force. He emphasized that the inclusion of women strengthens the force and makes it more balanced.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in gender integration within India's military, reflecting broader societal changes regarding women's roles in national defense.
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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