Archive · 1 Dec 2025
IAF Cadets Graduate Advanced Training Courses
The Indian Air Force (IAF) had a big graduation ceremony for its officers and flight cadets who completed special training courses.
These courses were held at two important schools in Hyderabad: the Navigation Training School (NTS) and the Weapon Systems School (WSS).
The NTS teaches people how to navigate airplanes really well, and the WSS teaches them how to use different weapons systems.
The ceremony was attended by officers from the IAF, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and even from friendly countries like Malaysia and Sri Lanka.
The best students were given awards for their hard work and skills.
An important air force officer, Air Vice Marshal Sanjeev Kumar Taliyan, was there to oversee the event.
The Navigation Training School (NTS) and Weapon Systems School (WSS) hosted a valedictory function for the completion of advanced training courses.
The NTS has been training navigators for over seven decades, catering to the IAF, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign nations.
The WSS provides specialized training for weapon system operators, aligning with the IAF’s operational requirements.
The ceremony celebrated the graduation of the No-109 Advanced Navigation Course, No-141th ab-initio Navigation Course, and Stage-II & III Weapon System courses.
Meritorious trainees were honored with trophies, medals, and certificates for their exceptional performance.
- Who
- Officers and flight cadets from the Indian Air Force (IAF), Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Royal Malaysian Air Force, and Sri Lankan Air Force
- What
- Graduation ceremony for advanced training courses
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Air Force Station Begumpet, Hyderabad
- Why
- To celebrate the successful completion of multiple advanced training courses
- Institutions
- Navigation Training School (NTS), Weapon Systems School (WSS)
- Location
- Air Force Station Begumpet, Hyderabad
- Courses Completed
- No-109 Advanced Navigation Course, No-141th ab-initio Navigation Course, Stage-II & III Weapon System courses
- Reviewing Officer
- Air Vice Marshal Sanjeev Kumar Taliyan
- Participants
- Officers and flight cadets from IAF, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Royal Malaysian Air Force, Sri Lankan Air Force