World Defence Show 2024
By Our Special Correspondent
New Delhi, February 8: Sqn Ldr Bhawana Kanth, Col Ponung Doming & Lt Cdr Annu Prakash shared their remarkable journeys at World Defence Show 2024 in Riyadh. The World Defence Show (WDS) 2024, currently being held in Riyadh, witnessed Tri-Service women representation.
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth, Colonel Ponung Doming and Lieutenant Commander Annu Prakash represented the Armed Forces in the various seminars of the WDS 2024 especially in the International Women in Defence themed events, said the Ministry of Defennce in a media statement.
“On February 07, 2024, Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth, a fighter pilot from the Indian Air Force, took centre stage as a panelist at the seminar titled ‘International Women in Defence – Investing in an Inclusive Future’, hosted by Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bin Bandar Al-Saud,” added the media statement.
The Squadron Leader shared her journey of breaking barriers, thus becoming a part of the fighter pilot club in India. “Her insights on leadership, resilience and the evolving role of women in modern warfare resonated with the diverse audience, who were impressed to know about her journey. She is the first woman fighter pilot to take part in the Republic Day Parade (2021),” added the ministry. She also participated in the Republic Day 2024 Flypast.
Colonel Ponung Doming from the Indian Army is the first woman officer to command the world’s highest Border Task Force located above 15,000 feet in the Northern sector with multiple firsts to her credit in over 20 years of service. She has been at the forefront of many challenging assignments being an Engineering officer.
“Lieutenant Commander Annu Prakash of the Indian Navy brought her expertise in maritime security and operations to the forefront. Her participation underscored the crucial role women play in safeguarding India’s vast coastline and ensuring regional stability. Her presence at the event helped in fostering stronger ties and collaboration between India and other nations in the maritime domain,” noted the ministry.
The participation of three women officers at the WDS 2024 showed the growing role of Indian women in the defence landscape.
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