February 17, 2026

Rudra

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Historic first: Captain Hansja Sharma becomes Indian Army’s first woman pilot to fly Rudra armed helicopter

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NEW DELHI: Captain Hansja Sharma, 27, has created history by becoming the Indian Army’s first woman pilot qualified to fly the Rudra Armed Helicopter, marking a significant milestone for Army Aviation and the expanding role of women in frontline combat roles. The officer recently led the 251 Army Aviation Squadron during the Army Day Parade…

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Rudra may change how Army operates: Upgrade likely from ‘Cold Start’ to ‘Cold Strike’ doctrine | India News

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NEW DELHI: With the successful testing of a newly-raised integrated ‘Rudra’ all-arms brigade in the major tri-Service Trishul exercise on the western front with Pakistan, the Army may now well upgrade its ‘Cold Start’ doctrine to ‘Cold Strike’ for swifter and greater offensive thrusts into enemy territory.This doctrinal evolution has gained ground after Southern Army…

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