IAF's First Woman Sukhoi-30 Weapons System Operator All Prepared for Any Eventuality along China Border

By: WE STAFF | Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Between the ongoing border tussle between India and China, the Indian Air Force’s first and all woman Weapons System Operator in the deadly Sukhoi-30 fighter fleet say that the pilots in the eastern sector are prepared for any eventuality in the area. Speaking to news agency ANI, the pilots said they are ready to prove their mettle in real operations.

“Being part of any actual operation is what every fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force trains for because that is where we would get to show our mettle. Our pilots from various bases in the eastern sector are ready to respond in case of any eventuality,” Fight Lieutenant Tejaswi told ANI.

Speaking to ANI, Fight Lieutenant Tejaswi said that such operations are the execution of what they practice on a regular basis. The pilot also spoke at length about their experiences during the recent wargames.

Another Su030 fighter pilot Flight Lieutenant SakshyaBajpai said, “The flying experience during the wargames were very thrilling as they help pilots prepare for carrying out actual operations. The training helps us get oriented and help us get ready for any contingency and live up to our motto ‘Touch the sky with Glory’.

India and China have been caught in a border standoff along the northern borders in Ladakhover the past two years. This has compelled the forces to be on alert along the LAC.