In this episode of The Brand Called You, Rear Admiral Surendra Ahuja, Former MD of Boeing Defence India, discusses his remarkable journey in naval aviation. He shares his inspiration from the movie Top Gun and explains the intricacies of becoming a naval fighter pilot and test pilot. The discussion covers the unique challenges of carrier landings, including night operations and the precision required when landing on a moving ship. The conversation also explores formation flying techniques and concludes with an exciting overview of cutting-edge advancements in naval aviation.

About Rear Admiral Surendra Ahuja

• Surendra Ahuja is the former Managing Director of Boeing Defense in India.

• He is a former Rear Admiral of the Indian Navy, now retired.

• Among the various leadership roles that Ahuja held in the Navy, he had the distinction of commanding an air squadron, an air station and three warships, including a multi-purpose frigate.