‘Prachand’ sortie for President Murmu as IAF showcases firepower in Rajasthan

**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on Feb. 26, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu departs for Jharkhand after completing her successful two-day visit to Maharashtra. (@ADevvrat/X via PTI Photo) (PTI02_26_2026_000783B)

New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu will take a sortie in the indigenous light combat helicopter Prachand in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer on Friday.

Murmu will visit Jaisalmer to witness the Indian Air Force’s Vayu Shakti exercise.

“Prior to the exercise, the President will fly a sortie in indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) at Jaisalmer,” the defence ministry said on Thursday.

“The mission will be undertaken as a two aircraft LCH formation, with Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, flying in the second LCH,” it said.

The President is also the Supreme Commander of the armed forces. PTI MPB KVK KVK

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