President Murmu takes sortie in Rafale at Ambala air base; India’s first Prez to fly in two IAF fighter jets

President Droupadi Murmu made history by flying in a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force Station, becoming the first Indian President to experience two different IAF fighter aircraft. Her 30-minute sortie at 15,000 feet instilled renewed pride in the nation's defence capabilities. The advanced Rafale jets, inducted in 2020, are a significant asset to the Indian Air Force.

President Murmu takes sortie in Rafale at Ambala air base; India’s first Prez to fly in two IAF fighter jets
President Droupadi Murmu made history by flying in a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force Station, becoming the first Indian President to experience two different IAF fighter aircraft. Her 30-minute sortie at 15,000 feet instilled renewed pride in the nation's defence capabilities. The advanced Rafale jets, inducted in 2020, are a significant asset to the Indian Air Force.