Defence Minister Sitharaman flies in IAF's supersonic jet
Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday became the first full-time Defence Minister to fly in the Air Force's supersonic Sukhoi-30MKI jet. The 45-minute flight was aimed at reviewing the operational preparedness and combat capabilities of the armed forces. Sitharaman wore a flight overall, an anti-gravity suit (G-Suit), a helmet, and an oxygen mask while flying the Russia-made frontline combat jet.