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Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth becomes first woman to complete IAF Fighter Combat Leader course

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth has become the first woman pilot in the Indian Air Force to complete the elite Fighter Combat Leader course at the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment in Gwalior. The 20-week program is considered one of the most rigorous training courses in the Indian Air Force, focusing on advanced combat tactics, mission planning, and leadership in high-intensity operational scenarios.

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The Marshal of the Indian Air Force (MIAF) Arjan Singh along with the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha (cropped)
File photo: Ministry of Defence / GODL-India, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth has successfully completed the Fighter Combat Leader course at the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment in Gwalior. This 20-week program is highly selective, with only a small fraction of fighter pilots chosen to participate. By finishing the course, Kanth has become the first woman in the Indian Air Force to earn the designation of a Top Gun pilot, qualifying her to lead complex aerial combat missions.

This achievement marks a significant milestone for gender inclusion within India's defense forces. Kanth was previously among the first three women commissioned as fighter pilots in 2016 and was the first woman fighter pilot to participate in the Republic Day parade in 2021. The completion of this advanced training signifies her progression from flying frontline fighter jets to assuming leadership roles in tactical combat operations.

Key Facts

  1. Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth is the first woman to complete the Fighter Combat Leader course.Source not recorded
  2. The training program is conducted at the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment in Gwalior.Source not recorded
  3. The course spans 20 weeks and focuses on advanced combat tactics and mission planning.Source not recorded
  4. Kanth was one of the first three women commissioned as fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force in 2016.Source not recorded
  5. The course is highly selective, with only a small percentage of pilots chosen to attempt it.Source not recorded

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