Meet Wing Commander Vyomika Singh who Briefs Media on Operation Sindoor

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh to address the media on Operation Sindoor. Wing Commander Vyomika Singh’s journey to the Air Force was facilitated by a childhood dream. As far back as her school days, she dreamed of flying. The significance of her name—”Vyomika,” which has a connection to the sky—also influenced her desire.

Her leadership role in informing the country on a major military operation is reflective of her illustrious service and the increasing leadership positions for women in the Indian military. Meet Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who briefs the  Media on Operation Sindoor in detail.

Who is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh?

The Operation Sindoor were addressed by Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sophia Qureshi, two senior women officers of the Indian Armed Forces, together in a Press briefing on 7th May 2025. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was also part of this high-level Press briefing.

Indian Air Force (IAF) decorated helicopter pilot Wing Commander Vyomika Singh made headlines after the operation Sindoor briefing, as she co-chaired the official press conference for Operation Sindoor, India’s response to Pakistan-based terror camps and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir terror camps in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Vyomika means the one who resides in the sky, or the daughter of sky

Journey of Wing Commander Vyomika Singh: The Sky is No Limit

Wing Commander Singh’s path to the skies is a testament to her single-mindedness and pioneering attitude. A first-generation military personnel in her family, she was commissioned as a helicopter pilot after having studied engineering, driven by her initial exposure through the National Cadet Corps (NCC). Her permanent commission in the flying branch in December 2019 was the starting point for a glorious career marked by operational distinction and devotion to service.

Service in the Indian Air Force (IAF)

• Vyomika Singh was given a permanent commission as a helicopter pilot in the IAF after she joined the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and studied engineering.
• She was granted a permanent commission in the flying branch on December 18, 2019.

Notable Achievements

• Wing Commander Vyomika Singh has accumulated more than 2,500 flying hours, flying helicopters such as the Chetak and Cheetah in difficult terrain such as Jammu & Kashmir and the Northeast.
• She has been involved in several rescue operations, including a major operation in Arunachal Pradesh in November 2020, showcasing her courage and proficiency in high-stakes situations.
• In 2021, she was a member of an all-female tri-services mountaineering expedition to Mt. Manirang, pushing boundaries both in the air and on land.

Role of Vyomika Singh in Operation Sindoor

• Vyomika Singh’s presence at the Operation Sindoor briefing, along with Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army, is regarded as a strong message pointing towards the growing role of women in India’s military.
• She said in the briefing that Operation Sindoor was conducted to ensure justice for victims of the attack in Pahalgam and that nine terror camps were destroyed successfully, selected to minimise civilian casualties or damage. She also established India’s preparedness to address any misadventure on the part of Pakistan.

• Her service and professionalism have earned her the Chief of Air Staff and Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of an operational command commendations.
• Her words highlighted India’s resolve to make those who were responsible for the Pahalgam atrocity pay for their actions, describing the targeted destruction of nine terrorist camps in detail while focusing on the determination not to inflict civilian casualties.
• Her strong message, projecting India’s willingness to counter any Pakistani misadventure, found widespread resonance throughout the country.

Strengthening the Upcoming Women Soldiers

Wing Commander Singh, the female officer’s choice to lead the press briefing at a time like this is itself an eye-catching assertion. It portrays the growing and essential contribution being made by women across the board in the Indian defence forces and shows women showing leadership in such a challenging operational context and overcoming stereotypes.

Her inclusion, along with another female army officer, conveyed a powerful message of solidarity and the increasing empowerment of women within India’s defence machinery.

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh’s career is a motivational story of commitment, ability, and leadership. From flying through dangerous mountain ranges to presenting India’s strategic response on the national stage, she is the embodiment of the spirit and strength of the contemporary Indian Air Force.

Conclusion

As India confronts challenging security issues, the professionalism and unshakeable determination shown by officers such as Wing Commander Vyomika Singh are a strong reassurance to the country and a strong message to the world. The sky, indeed, appears to be no limit for this distinguished officer and the increasing number of women who are leading the way in India’s defence.

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