Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth becomes IAF’s first woman officer to qualify as Fighter Combat Leader

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth has scripted history by becoming the first woman officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to qualify as a Fighter Combat Leader at the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment, Gwalior. In a social media post, the Indian Air Force said it is a landmark achievement reflecting professional excellence, combat acumen and the IAF’s commitment to nurturing leaders in the air.