Archive · 11 Dec 2025
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to Review Air Force Parade
On December 13, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, will watch a big parade at the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad.
This parade is for new pilots and officers who have finished their training.
They will receive special awards and wings to show they are now part of the Indian Air Force.
There will also be exciting flying shows by different aircraft and teams.
Some of the best trainees will get special prizes, like the President's Plaque and the Nawanagar Sword of Honour.
It's a big celebration to welcome new officers into the Air Force.
CDS General Anil Chauhan will review the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 216 Course at the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad on December 13.
The event marks the completion of pre-commissioning training for flight cadets from various branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
CDS will confer the 'President's Commission' to the graduating trainees and present awards like the 'President's Plaque' and 'Nawanagar Sword of Honour'.
The parade includes the presentation of 'Wings' and 'Brevets' to flight cadets, officers of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and trainees from Vietnam.
Aerial displays by the Sarang helicopter team and the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) will be major attractions of the ceremony.
- Who
- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, flight cadets of IAF, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and trainees from Vietnam
- What
- Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 216 Course
- When
- December 13
- Where
- Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad
- Why
- To mark the successful completion of pre-commissioning training of flight cadets
- Event
- Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 216 Course
- Date
- December 13
- Location
- Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad
- Reviewing Officer
- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan
- Participants
- Flight cadets of IAF, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and trainees from Vietnam
- Awards
- President's Commission, President's Plaque, Nawanagar Sword of Honour, Wings, Brevets
- Highlights
- Aerial displays by Sarang helicopter team and Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT)