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Winging Ceremony – Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course

July 4, 2025 Photo(s): By PIB

Indian Navy proudly celebrated the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam. On July 3, 2025, Lt Atul Kumar Dhull and Sub Lt Aastha Poonia received the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, ACNS (Air). SLt Aastha Poonia becomes the first woman to be streamed into the Fighter stream of Naval Aviation – Shattering barriers and paving way for a new era of women fighter pilots in the Navy.

Indian Navy has already inducted women officers as Pilots and Naval Air Operations Officers in MR aircraft and helicopters. Streaming of SLt Aastha Poonia into the Fighter Stream highlights the Indian Navy's commitment towards gender inclusivity in Naval Aviation and promoting Nari Shakti, fostering a culture of equality and opportunity.

Indian Navy marks a historic milestone with the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course on July 3, 2025 at INS Dega.
Lt Atul Kumar Dhull and Slt Aastha Poonia received the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' from RAdm Janak Bevli, ACNS (Air).