Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Wing Commander Akshay Saxena was honoured with the Vayu Sena Medal for his pivotal role in an anti-piracy mission in the Arabian Sea. He piloted a C-17 aircraft in a high-risk 10-hour operation, successfully executing a precision airdrop of marine commandos to rescue the hijacked ship Ruen. The Indian Navy, supported by INS Kolkata and INS Subhadra, intercepted the vessel, leading to the capture of Somali pirates and the safe recovery of the crew. His exceptional skills and bravery were instrumental in the success of this critical mission.