Sub Lt Aastha Poonia becomes Indian Navy’s first woman trained as a fighter pilot:

Sub Lt Aastha Poonia becomes Indian Navy’s first woman trained as a fighter pilot:

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: July 08 2025

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Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia has made history as the first woman to be trained as a fighter pilot in the Indian Navy. She is expected to fly MiG-29K or the naval variant of Rafale from India’s aircraft carriers. This milestone adds to the Navy’s inclusion of women in aerial roles across reconnaissance aircraft and helicopters.

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