AVM Shakti Sharma Becomes First Non-Medical Woman Air Vice Marshal in Indian Defence Forces
| Key Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Historic Achievement | AVM Shakti Sharma became the first woman officer from the non-medical cadre in the Indian Defence Forces to be promoted to the rank of Air Vice Marshal (equivalent to two-star rank). |
| Appointment | Assigned as the Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters from September 1, 2026. |
| Notable Contributions | Played a key role in establishing the IAF Chair of Excellence at IIT Kanpur and Pune University to foster academic and strategic defense relations. |