The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of the 217 Course will be held at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, marking the successful completion of pre-commissioning training for Flight Cadets of the Indian Air Force. Shri Rajnath Singh will review the parade and confer the President’s Commission upon the graduating officers.
The ceremony will witness the award of Wings and Brevets to Flight Cadets of the Indian Air Force, as well as officers and trainees of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Significantly, the parade will mark the commissioning of the first batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy who underwent branch-specific training at the Academy following their graduation from NDA in 2025.
During the event, the Raksha Mantri will present the President’s Plaque to cadets securing first position in the overall order of merit across Flying, Navigation and Ground Duty branches.
The parade will feature precision displays by the Akash Ganga team and Air Warrior Drill Team, followed by an impressive fly-past led by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh. The aerial display will showcase Pilatus PC-7 Mk II, Hawk, Kiran and Chetak trainer aircraft, alongside demonstrations by the Su-30 MKI, Sarang Helicopter Display Team and the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team.
The CGP reflects the Indian Air Force’s commitment to nurturing future military leaders and highlights the professionalism, discipline and operational readiness of the nation’s next generation of air warriors.
