On 29 October 2025, President Droupadi Murmu undertook a 25-minute sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from Ambala Air Force Station, Haryana, piloted by Group Captain Amit Gehani. The aircraft flew at an altitude of about 15,000 feet, covering nearly 200 km at a speed of 700 km/h before safely returning to base.
President Murmu became the first Indian President to fly in two IAF fighter aircraft, having earlier flown in a Sukhoi-30 MKI in 2023. She described the experience as unforgettable.
