This one of its kind Defence Academy in Gujarat founded by Sharmila Bambhaniya in the small village of Tramba has tasted success after a few years of struggle. Tramba is a quaint small hamlet with a population of less than 10,000.

The approved procurement list encompasses a diverse range of critical equipment, including new-gen anti-tank mines, Air defence tactical control radar, etc.

The experimental initiative launched by the Indian Air Force in 2015 to include women officers in all combat roles was formally regularised into a permanent program in 2022.