Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Bhawana Kanth became the first woman pilot to qualify as a Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) after successfully completing the prestigious FCL course at the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment (TACDE) in Gwalior on August 6, 2026. The rigorous 20-week programme focuses on advanced combat tactics and trains officers to lead complex air-to-air and air-to-ground operations. Bhawana Kanth was commissioned into the Indian Air Force in June 2016 as one of India’s first three women fighter pilots, alongside Avani Chaturvedi and Mohana Singh. Her achievement marks a significant milestone for women in India’s military aviation.