India’s only female Rafale pilot, Wing Commander Shivangi Singh, was honored during President Murmu’s Rafale flight, countering false claims of her capture.

Wing Commander Shivangi Singh, India’s only female Rafale pilot, was publicly recognized during President Droupadi Murmu’s historic 30-minute Rafale flight at Ambala Air Force Station in October 2025. The flight, piloted by Group Captain Amit Gehani, showcased India’s advanced air capabilities and countered false Pakistani claims during Operation Sindoor that Singh had been captured. Singh, commissioned in 2017 and trained for the Rafale in 2020, is a member of the elite Golden Arrows squadron and has participated in international exercises. Her presence and career highlight the growing role of women in India’s combat aviation.