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Indian Army to induct first batch of women chopper pilots by 2022
So far 10 women officers have been commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF till September last year.
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Till now, the women officers in the Army were serving in the Air Traffic Control and ground duties. (Photo | PTI)
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NEW DELHI: Indian Army will deploy the first batch of women helicopter pilots by 2022 after their induction into the Aviation Corps of the Indian Army.
Army chief General MM Naravane confirmed the news. One month ago, orders were passed and the proposal has been initiated, he said while addressing the media on the eve of the Army Day.
Indian Army all set to induct women helicopter pilots soon: Army Chief General Naravane
Indian Army all set to induct women helicopter pilots soon: Army Chief General Naravane
The Indian Army will soon have women helicopter pilots flying to forward locations and be part of operations at the borders, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane said.
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UPDATED: January 12, 2021 19:40 IST
In an interaction during the annual press conference in New Delhi, Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane on Monday said that women will be inducted as pilots in Army Aviation. (Photo: PTI)
The Indian Army will soon have women helicopter pilots flying to forward locations and be part of operations at the borders.