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President Murmu Flies Rafale: First to Fly Two IAF Jets

30 October 20251 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYPresident MurmuFlies Rafale: Firstto Fly Two IAF Jets30 October 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The head of state added a new aviation first by flying in a Rafale, a milestone linked to the Indian Air Force.

Key facts

  • Who: President Droupadi Murmu.
  • Aircraft: Rafale fighter of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
  • Date and base: 30 October 2025, IAF Station, Ambala, Haryana.
  • Record: she is the first President to have flown two different IAF fighter jets.

Why it matters

  • The sortie is described as historic for the Rafale and the IAF.
  • It stands out because no earlier President had flown in two separate IAF fighter types.

Exam angle

  • Person: President Droupadi Murmu.
  • Aircraft: Rafale.
  • Air base: Ambala, Haryana.
  • Distinction: first President to fly two different IAF fighters.

Test yourself

1. From which IAF station did President Murmu take a Rafale sortie on 30 October 2025?

The notes say it was the IAF Station in Ambala, Haryana.

2. Which fighter aircraft did President Droupadi Murmu fly in on 30 October 2025?

The notes name the Rafale fighter aircraft.

3. What distinction did President Murmu earn through her Rafale sortie?

She became the first President to fly in two different IAF fighters.

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