Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh's New Achievements Silence False Pakistani Claims
Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, the Indian Air Force's pioneering woman Rafale pilot, has attained the Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) badge, marking another significant achievement in her impressive aviation career. This accomplishment comes amid a wave of misinformation from Pakistani media, which had erroneously reported that she was held in custody following Operation Sindoor.
A Proud Moment for the Indian Air Force
The valedictory ceremony for the 159th Qualified Flying Instructor Course (QFIC) took place at the Flying Instructors School (FIS) at Air Force Station Tambaram on October 9, 2025. Air Marshal Tejbir Singh, SASO Training Command, IAF, attended the event as the Chief Guest.
During the ceremony, 59 officers from the Indian Air Force, sister services, and allied foreign nations were awarded the prestigious QFI badge, symbolizing outstanding flying skills, instructional capability, and professional excellence.
The Indian Air Force also published the first official photograph of Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh following Operation Sindoor, affirming her ongoing active service and dedication to the nation.
Pakistani Propaganda Laid to Rest
Recently, Pakistani social media and fringe media outlets spread unfounded claims suggesting that Squadron Leader Singh was captured after her aircraft was shot down near Sialkot. These unsubstantiated allegations aimed to undermine India’s operational success during Operation Sindoor.
The release of her latest photograph by the Indian Air Force has effectively debunked this disinformation campaign, restoring factual clarity and highlighting the officer's ongoing role in India's air defense operations.
About Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh
Commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 2017, Shivangi Singh made history as India’s first woman Rafale pilot. As a member of the elite Golden Arrows Squadron based in Ambala, she has participated in numerous operational missions and training exercises, including a critical role in Operation Sindoor, where the IAF demonstrated overwhelming air superiority against Pakistan's provocations in May 2025.
Renowned for her calm demeanor, precision flying, and leadership, Shivangi Singh is a powerful symbol of women's empowerment in combat aviation. Her journey from Varanasi to the Rafale cockpit continues to inspire the next generation of Indian youth, particularly young women aspiring to join the Air Force.
