Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

President Droupadi Murmu took her historic Rafale fighter jet sortie from Ambala Air Force Station in Haryana on October 29, 2025. This event marked a significant milestone as she became the first Indian President to fly in the Rafale jet. Ambala, known as the base of the IAF’s 17 Squadron “Golden Arrows,” has been central to India’s Rafale operations since 2020. The sortie, lasting around 30 minutes, underscored her role as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and strengthened the bond between civilian leadership and military operations.