England, UK: According to the information provided by the RAF, Arshdeep Singh Dang is also the first Sikh to graduate through the UK's Military Flying Training System since the end of World War II.

Born in Chandigarh in 1998, Arshdeep moved to the UK with his family when he was six years old. His father, Jagdeep Singh Dang, is from Ludhiana, while his mother, Gagandeep Kaur, is from Amritsar.

Arshdeep studied Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Bristol. He completed his officer training in February 2022, followed by basic flying training in 2023.

After completing a stint in Cyprus, he was selected for the Fast Jet training stream in 2024. In 2025, he went through Lead-In Fighter Training as part of his preparation for a career as a fast-jet pilot.

In 2026, Arshdeep successfully completed his Wings Test, marking another major step in his journey to becoming an operational fighter pilot. He is expected to undergo further intensive training for around another year before taking up operational duties.

Speaking about the achievement, Arshdeep expressed his happiness at getting the opportunity to serve in the Royal Air Force. He also acknowledged the encouragement and support he received from his father throughout his journey.

For Arshdeep, the achievement represents not only a significant personal milestone but also a notable moment for the Sikh and Indian-origin communities in the UK.

Editorial note: I have retained the factual sequence and meaning of your supplied copy, while removing awkward phrases and correcting grammar. However, because the supplied article contains several claims that I could not independently verify from authoritative RAF material in the search results, I would recommend verifying the exact “first Indian-origin Sikh” wording and training milestones against the original RAF report before publication.