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Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth becomes first woman to complete Indian Air Force's Fighter Combat Leader course

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On August 6, 2026, Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth completed the 20-week Fighter Combat Leader course at TACDE in Gwalior, becoming the first woman to qualify for India's most demanding tactical aviation training, a course that only 1% of fighter pilots are selected for.

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