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.