Key Points: Position in the Hierarchy A Wing Commander ranks below Group Captain and above Squadron Leader in the IAF’s commissioned officer structure. This places them as a mid-tier field officer, responsible for unit-level leadership. Equivalents include Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army and Commander in the Indian Navy, ensuring interoperability across services during joint … Read more
Squadron Leader Rizwan Malik, a fighter pilot from India’s northeastern state of Manipur, has emerged as a symbol of courage and precision in modern aerial warfare. On August 15, 2025, India’s Independence Day, he was awarded the Vir Chakra, the nation’s third-highest wartime gallantry medal, for his pivotal role in Operation Sindoor. This operation marked … Read more
Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) first and only woman Rafale fighter pilot, is setting her sights even higher — toward space. A symbol of India’s advancing military capabilities and gender inclusion, Singh now hopes to become one of the country’s first woman astronauts. Hailing from the holy city of Varanasi, Shivangi’s … Read more
In the skies above India, Flight Lieutenant Kanwal Sandhu embodies the courage and excellence of the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a member of the renowned Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT). Commissioned on December 19, 2020, as part of the 206 SSC (W) G Course, she has quickly risen to prominence, not only as an … Read more
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is poised to make history as he joins a team of three other astronauts on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), within a launch scheduled for May 29 from Florida to the International Space Station (ISS). This mission signifies India’s return to crewed space endeavors after more than four decades, marking … Read more
Flying Officer Poyla Ghosh has made her family proud by securing the third rank in overall merit during the recent graduation ceremony at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC). Continuing a proud family legacy, she has become the third generation in her family to serve in the Indian Armed Forces Medical Services. Both of Poyla’s … Read more
In a tragic incident that has left the nation mourning, Corporal Tage Hailyang of the Indian Air Force was killed during a heinous terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. Originally from Tajang village in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, Corporal Hailyang was visiting the picturesque valley with his wife … Read more
A road rage incident involving Indian Air Force (IAF) officer Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose has ignited a nationwide dialogue, particularly spurred by the release of CCTV footage that has reshaped public interpretations of the event. While discussions unfold, it is essential to take a step back and examine the complex circumstances surrounding this case before … Read more
In a swift resolution to a troubling incident of road rage in Bengaluru, the man accused of assaulting Indian Air Force officer Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose has been arrested. This breakthrough followed Wing Commander Bose’s decision to share a photograph of the alleged attacker on his Instagram account, appealing for public assistance in identifying him. … Read more
In a proactive response to the global theme of World Health Day 2025, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” the 5 Air Force Hospital in Jorhat spearheaded a series of initiatives on April 7, 2025, aimed at enhancing maternal and newborn health. This initiative seeks to inform, educate, and engage the hospital’s community, particularly focusing on the … Read more
