Indian Air Force to Have Women Fighter Pilots Soon, says Air Chief Arup Raha

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Indian Air Force to Have Women Fighter Pilots Soon, says Air Chief Arup Raha

Women pilots will soon fly fighter jets of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha said today.

"We have women pilots flying transport aircraft and helicopters, we are now planning to induct them into the fighter stream to meet the aspirations of young women of India," the air chief on the 83rd Air Force Day.

In the past, the Air Force had refused to allow women in fighter squadrons because of fears of torture if they were shot down in combat.

If they do change their rules to make a historic leap, the Air Force will be the first to have women fighter pilots.


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Indian Air Force to Have Women Fighter Pilots Soon, says Air Chief Arup Raha

 

[xperia]

Good. LCA urana para hay to women induct ker lo. nice strategy

 

[volatile]

I hope they do better job then there male colleagues (Avoid Crashing)

 

[MadDog]

Pakistan had female fighter pilots way back some years ago, how come India didn't have them ????

 

[cerberus]

Pakistan had female fighter pilots way back some years ago, how come India didn't have them ????

India also have female pilots but not fighter pilots

 

[xperia]

Pakistan had female fighter pilots way back some years ago, how come India didn't have them ????

Well actually we are more obsessed with presenting the western world a soft image of pakistan. Indian don't care much it seems

 

[AMCA]

Well actually we are more obsessed with presenting the western world a soft image of pakistan. Indian don't care much it seems

Hahahahaha.. Yeah Ask a westerner on it.. Your soft Image.. Lamao

 

[Windjammer]

PAF Combat pilot, Shaista Baig.

GHAZIABAD: Women pilots will soon fly fighter jets of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha said today.

"We have women pilots flying transport aircraft and helicopters, we are now planning to induct them into the fighter stream to meet the aspirations of young women of India," said the air chief on the 83rd Air Force Day.(5 Pics)

"I have no doubt that women will be able to overcome any physical limitations to become fighter pilots," he added.

The proposal has been sent to the defence ministry, but the air chief said it was a matter of time.

Women can enter the fighter stream within one year but it will take three years for them to be trained and taken on board as fighter pilots.

There are around 1,500 women in the Air Force, including 94 pilots and 14 navigators.

In the past, the Air Force had refused to allow women in fighter squadrons because of fears of torture or rape if they were shot down in combat.

The air chief said while women should ultimately be cleared to operate behind enemy lines, a start can be made by assigning them air defence missions over Indian skies.

If the Air Force does make a historic leap, it will be the first to have women in active front-line combat.

In 2010, women in the army and the Air Force were allowed full term service by the Delhi High Court, which commented that women officers "deserve better from the government."

Last month, women naval officers also scored this milestone, with the High Court saying it would "frown upon any endeavor to block progress of women."

Till five years ago, women military officers were entitled only to a limited service span.

Women officers are not allowed on board warships but the navy too, may have to review its rules.

Women serve in the administrative, medical and education branches. They are also taken on aircraft as "observers", to monitor censors.

Indian Air Force to Have Women Fighter Pilots Soon, Says Air Chief Arup Raha

If you can't beat them, then join them.

 

[Paranoid Android]

So Pakistani logic is if any country have female pilot in future is inspired by Pakistanis..Truly innovative Pakistanis..

 

[locker]

Good altering news headlines and making it another example of Pakistani obsession.
Wonderful

 

[Styx]

PAF Combat pilot, Shaista Baig.

GHAZIABAD: Women pilots will soon fly fighter jets of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha said today.

"We have women pilots flying transport aircraft and helicopters, we are now planning to induct them into the fighter stream to meet the aspirations of young women of India," said the air chief on the 83rd Air Force Day.(5 Pics)

"I have no doubt that women will be able to overcome any physical limitations to become fighter pilots," he added.

The proposal has been sent to the defence ministry, but the air chief said it was a matter of time.

Women can enter the fighter stream within one year but it will take three years for them to be trained and taken on board as fighter pilots.

There are around 1,500 women in the Air Force, including 94 pilots and 14 navigators.

In the past, the Air Force had refused to allow women in fighter squadrons because of fears of torture or rape if they were shot down in combat.

The air chief said while women should ultimately be cleared to operate behind enemy lines, a start can be made by assigning them air defence missions over Indian skies.

If the Air Force does make a historic leap, it will be the first to have women in active front-line combat.

In 2010, women in the army and the Air Force were allowed full term service by the Delhi High Court, which commented that women officers "deserve better from the government."

Last month, women naval officers also scored this milestone, with the High Court saying it would "frown upon any endeavor to block progress of women."

Till five years ago, women military officers were entitled only to a limited service span.

Women officers are not allowed on board warships but the navy too, may have to review its rules.

Women serve in the administrative, medical and education branches. They are also taken on aircraft as "observers", to monitor censors.

Indian Air Force to Have Women Fighter Pilots Soon, Says Air Chief Arup Raha

If you can't beat them, then join them.

already posted Indian Air Force to Have Women Fighter Pilots Soon, says Air Chief Arup Raha

what combat aircraft are the Pakistani women flying ?

 

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already posted Indian Air Force to Have Women Fighter Pilots Soon, says Air Chief Arup Raha

what combat aircraft are the Pakistani women flying ?

Don't know, but most of the ones I've seen are in F-7PGs and JF17s.

 

[Styx]

Don't know, but most of the ones I've seen are in F-7PGs and JF17s.

cool, most pics I saw were with trainers.

any pics of them in JF 17s or F 7s ?

 

[Windjammer]

 

[Hindustani78]

Training problems in having women fighter pilots: Parrikar | Zee News

New Delhi: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said there "can be operational and training problems" in inducting women fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force (IAF) even though he said he agreed to the move "in principle".

The comment comes after the IAF chief, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, announced on Thursday that women will soon be inducted as fighter pilots.

"In principle we support this. Yes, there can be operational and training problems, but except for that, I see no reason why women should not participate," Parrikar said on the sidelines of the Territorial Army Day Parade.

He said work is on to formulate a policy in this regard.

"Why can't women be a part of it? The procedure to come out with a policy for this is going on. Many difficulties arrive and keeping that in mind we will announce a policy soon," he said.

The minister stressed that the government is against any gender discrimination.

However, he added: "If we take decisions without thinking then there can be serious implications... In principle, we are for inclusion of both the sexes. No gender discrimination should be there. Except when there are operational and training problems," he said.

According to sources, Parrikar will meet the three service chiefs - Air Chief Marshal Raha, army chief General Dalbir Singh and navy chief Admiral R.K. Dhowan - next week to discuss the issue.

IANS