Squadron Leader Mohana Singh has made history as the first female fighter pilot to join the elite 18 'Flying Bullets' squadron operating India's indigenous LCA Tejas fighter jet. Her achievement highlights the Indian Air Force's commitment to gender equality and empowerment, as she was part of the first group of women fighter pilots inducted in 2016. Recently, she participated in the 'Tarang Shakti' exercise in Jodhpur, where she flew alongside the three Vice Chiefs of the Armed Forces, instructing them in the LCA Tejas. Previously, Singh flew MiG-21s and is now stationed at the Naliya air base in Gujarat, close to the Pakistan border. There are currently around 20 women fighter pilots in the IAF, a significant increase since the fighter stream was opened to women. This milestone reflects the ongoing progress in integrating women into roles traditionally held by men within the Indian military.