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President Droupadi Murmu Makes History with Unforgettable Rafale Fighter Jet Flight
Oct 30, 2025 12:58 am CST
President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian President to fly in two different IAF fighter jets after completing a 30-minute sortie in a Rafale. She described the experience as "unforgettable" and expressed renewed pride in India's defense capabilities. The historic flight covered 200 kilometers, with the President accompanied by senior IAF officials at Ambala Air Force Station.
President Murmu to Take Historic Sortie in Rafale Fighter Jet at Ambala Air Force Base
Oct 29, 2025 01:14 pm CST
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to fly in a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force Base, becoming the third Indian President to undertake a combat aircraft sortie. The Rafale jets, recently deployed in Operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure, represent India's advanced military capabilities. This historic flight continues the tradition of presidential engagement with India's armed forces.
President Droupadi Murmu Set to Fly in Rafale Fighter Jet at Ambala Air Force Base
Oct 29, 2025 12:30 am CST
President Droupadi Murmu will take a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force base in Haryana, becoming the first President to fly in this advanced French-made aircraft. As supreme commander of the armed forces, this follows her 2023 Sukhoi-30 MKI sortie, highlighting the capabilities of India's strategic air defense fleet that was deployed in Operation Sindoor.