Vyomika Singh
Vyomika Singh | |
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 Wing Commander Vyomika Singh addressing the media on ‘Operation Sindoor’ at National Media Centrein 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Occupation | helicopter pilot(18 Dec 2004)[1] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Air Force |
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh[2]is an officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF), serving as a helicopter pilot in the Flying Branch.[3] She co-led the media briefing for Operation Sindoor in 2025, a military operation targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), following the Pahalgam terror attack.[4][5][6]
Early life and education
[change | change source]Vyomika Singh was born in Lucknow.[7] Her name "Vyomika" means "dweller in the sky" or "daughter of the sky" , which matches her career as a pilot. She participated in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) during her school and college days.[8][9]
Singh holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Delhi Technological University (formerly DCE). She completed her training at the Air Force Academy at Dundigal, Hyderabad , after which she was commissioned into the Indian Air Force (IAF).[10]
Military career
[change | change source]Commissioning and initial service
[change | change source]Singh was commissioned as a helicopter pilot into the flying branch of the Indian Air Force on 18 December 2004. She has accumulated over 2,500 flying hours, piloting Chetak and Cheetah helicopters in areas such as Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast India. Her early assignments included reconnaissance, troop transport and rescue missions. In November 2020, she led a rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh, providing air support in remote areas. [11]
On 18 December 2019, Singh received a permanent commission in the flying branch, allowing her to continue serving in a long-term capacity. [12][13]
Operation Sindoor
[change | change source]On 7 May 2025, Singh held a detailed media briefing on Operation Sindoor along with Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi.[14]
Personal life
[change | change source]Singh was the first woman in her family to join the armed forces. In an interview with India Today, her parents Mr. RSNim and Mrs. Karuna Singh revealed that she is married to an officer of the Indian Air Force. She studied at Anthony School-Hauz Khas in New Delhi. She has 2 siblings- Bhumika Singh and Nirmalika Singh. Her elder sister Bhumika Singh is a scientist in the UK. Her parents are retired teachers. Her father was a botany teacher. Her participation in the Mount Manirang expedition reflects her interest in mountaineering.[15]
Refrence
[change | change source]- ↑ "Who is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, officer who briefed on Op Sindoor?". Business Standard.
- ↑ "Who is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh ?". Jagranjosh.com. 2025-05-07. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ↑ "Meet the women who briefed on Operation Sindoor: Col Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh". The Times of India. 7 May 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ South First Desk (7 May 2025). "Col Sofiya Qureshi, Wg Cdr Vyomika Singh brief India about Operation Sindhoor: How and why it happened". South First. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ "Meet the women who briefed on Operation Sindoor: Col Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh". The Times of India. 7 May 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ "Warning: Fake accounts of Operation Sindoor heroes Vyomika Singh and Sofiya Qureshi going viral; PIB urges vigilance". The Economic Times. 2025-05-11. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ↑ "Who Is Vyomika Singh? All About IAF Wing Commander In Spotlight After Media Briefing On Operation Sindoor". News18. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ "Operation Sindoor: Know about Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sophia Qureshi". Operation Sindoor: Know about Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sophia Qureshi. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ "'Vyom ko chhoone ke liye bani ho': How teachers and classmates remember Vyomika Singh, face of India's 'Operation Sindoor'". The Indian Express. 2025-05-12. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ↑ "Meet the women who briefed on Operation Sindoor: Col Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh". The Times of India. 7 May 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ India TV News Desk (7 May 2025). "Operation Sindoor: Who is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh? The IAF officer who led the briefing". India TV News. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ "Who is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh ? Check Education Qualification, Career Details, Awards and Honours". Jagranjosh.com. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ ABP Live News Desk (7 May 2025). "Meet Wing Commander Vyomika Singh Who Presented The Brief On Operation Sindoor". ABP Live. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ Mishra, Urvashi (7 May 2025). "Operation Sindoor: Col Sofiya Qureshi, Wg Cdr Vyomika Singh make history leading briefing on India's cross-border strike". Fortune India. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ "Women in Uniform: Vyomika Singh and Sophia Qureshi Lead Operation Sindoor Briefing". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
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