The MiG-21 fighter plane retired on Friday (26 September 2025) after serving for 6 decades in the Indian Air Force (IAF). The plane was given a final farewell from Chandigarh Airbase. MiG-21 last flew in the sky and panther formation in the sky. Women pilot Priya Sharma also attended this farewell ceremony of MiG-21. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh was also present in this farewell ceremony. Air Force Chief Air Marshal AP Singh took the last flight of Squadron in the name of Badal 3.

Who is squadron leader Priya Sharma
Squadron leader Priya Sharma is one of the pilots who participated in the formal MiG-21 fly past. Priya Sharma also flew in full dress rehearsal on Wednesday. 6 Jet aircraft of 23 squadrons who attended the farewell ceremony were saluted with water canon at the time of landing. Female pilot Priya Sharma played an important role in this. Priya Sharma is the 7th Women Fighter Pilot of the country.

Priya Sharma’s studies
Squadron leader Priya Sharma has graduated from Air Force Academy, Dundigal. He obtained a graduation certificate from the then Army Chief Bipin Rawat. After this, she officially became part of the Indian Air Force as a flying officer.

How did the inspiration to become fighter pilot
Priya Sharma is a resident of Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. Inspired by her father, she became an officer in the Indian Air Force. Priya Sharma, who studied engineering, was the only female fighter pilot of the 2018 batch. Please tell that initially he was posted at Hakimpet Air Force Station in Hyderabad.

Squadron leader Priya Sharma took advance training of Stage 2 and Stage 3 at Bidar Air Force Station in Karnataka. Priya Sharma had told that by seeing Jaguar and Hawk aircraft flying since childhood, she was inspired to become a fighter pilot.

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Working in the Indian Air Force is the dream of most youth. Here you not only get salary, but also get courage, respect and opportunity to serve the country. This is the reason that every year millions of youth dream of going to the Air Force. In such a situation, if you are 10th pass and flying in the sky is your dream, then the Indian Air Force can be a great career option for you.

Every year thousands of youth prepare for recruitment in the Air Force, but many do not get the right information. Especially if you have just passed only 10th, then let us tell you today that you have to make a career in Air Force, then how to prepare after 10th and how much salary will be available.

Can you join the Air Force directly after 10th?

There is no option to recruit officer rank after 10th in the Indian Air Force. To join the Air Force, it is necessary to have at least 12th pass, and that too with subjects like Physics and Maths, students can start preparing for NDA (National Defense Academy) after 10th so that they can become officers in Air Force after taking exams after 12th.

How to prepare for career in Air Force after 10th?

1. Start preparing for NDA (NDA) – You can become an officer in the Air Force through NDA. For this, good preparations for maths, physics, English and general knowledge have to be done. The NDA exam is conducted twice a year under UPSC.

2. Joint NDA Foundation Course – 10th pass students can take the NDA Foundation course which prepares for the 11th-12th studies as well as the NDA exam. This course prepares you for the NDA exam mentally, physically and academically.

3. Note on fitness – To make a career in the Air Force, not only is done through written examination, but physical fitness is also very important. You can become physically stronger by doing running, pushups, pullups and other exercises everyday.

How much salary is available in the Indian Air Force?
When you complete training through NDA and become an officer, your monthly salary can range from about 56,100 to 2,50,000. At the same time, salary varies according to rank and experience. Officers in the Indian Air Force are paid salary according to their rank. In this, the structure of salary has been decided according to the 7th Pay Commission like –

1. Flying Officer – This is the rank of initial officer whose basic salary ranges from 56,100 to 1,77,500.

2. Flight Lieutenant – After promotion, this rank is available, which ranges from 61,300 to 1,93,900.

3. Squadron Leader – This is a senior post in which basic salary ranges from 69,400 to 2,07,200

4. Wing Commander – This rank is available on the basis of experience and service, it ranges from 1,21,200 to 2,12,400.

5. Group Captain – A high official rank is from 1,30,600 to 2,15,900.

6. Air Marshal – The salary in this rank ranges from 1,82,200 to 2,24,100.

In the Indian Air Force, not only salary, but also many allowances and facilities are available.

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Jammu kashmir terror attack: Pakistan seems quite nervous due to India’s action over the Pahalgam terror attack. Especially the maneuvers of Indian armies and the deployment of INS Vikrant in the Arabian Sea has created panic in the neighboring country. Amidst all this, a big statement has come about Pakistani expert Qamar Cheema’s war.

Qamar Cheema said that Pakistan has closed its aircraft for India. The purpose of shutting down airspace is that no such situation arises in any way that any kind of ship of India enters the aircraft of Pakistan and the matter increases. He further said that India has deployed INS Vikrant in the Arabian Sea. Indian Air Force is also doing exercises. These are some cases that we have to keep an eye on.

‘Pakistan does not have that much money and weapons’
He further said that the Government of India has instructed the media not to report precaution on matters related to the army movement and defense. This means that the matter is becoming serious. This means that India is increasing the deployment of its army. Pakistani expert said that Pakistan can only conduct limited war with India. Pakistan cannot fight long -lasting war with India, because we do not have that much money and weapon that we can fight long war with India. India knows well how the condition of Pakistan is.

‘They are preparing to do something big’
Qamar Cheema said that India’s army is moving towards LoC. India’s Air Force is ready. His Navy is also moving. The government has now refused to give information about the deployment of the Indian Army. He further said that even after doing so much, now the big leaders are not making any statement. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is not saying anything. This means that they are preparing to do something big.

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