All About Weapon Systems Branch and New Combat Uniform of IAF

Indian Air Force Weapon Systems Branch and New Combat Uniform

 

The Government of India has approved the establishment of a new branch of the Indian Air Force (IAF), known as the Weapon Systems (WS) branch. The establishment of the weapon systems branch would imply the integration of all weapon systems operators into a unified force devoted solely to the operational use of all ground-based and specialist airborne weapon systems. On the 90th Air Force Day, October 8, 2022, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari also officially launched the Indian Air Force's new combat uniform. Continue reading to learn more about the Indian Air Force's new weapon systems branch and combat uniform.

 

Importance of the New Weapon Systems Branch of IAF 

 

The Central Government has consented to the creation of a weapon systems branch in the Indian Air Force for the first time since independence. While addressing a gathering on the 90th Air Force Day, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari revealed the central government's headway and stated that the establishment of the new branch would help reduce spending on flying training. Significant improvements are being brought about by the changing roles of the air force.

 

• Surface-to-Surface missile operators, Surface-to-Air missile operators, Remotely Piloted Aircraft operators, and Weapon System Operators in twin/multi-crew aircraft would be included in the branch. 

• The new weapon systems branch will make a significant contribution to the Indian Air Force's special operations capability, as well as to the synergy among all three services, as no service can achieve victory alone.

• In addition to the flying, technical, and ground duty branches, the weapon systems branch will be the fourth branch of the Indian Air Force.

 

New Combat Uniform of the Indian Air Force

 

On the occasion of its 90th anniversary, the Indian Air Force has launched new combat uniforms for personnel. Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari officially launched the first glimpse of a digitally camouflaged uniform for air force personnel. The digital pattern combat uniform, which was designed with the Indian Air Force's operational tasks in mind, includes a new pattern of boots, a combat T-shirt, a new web belt, and a new pattern of caps and turbans. In addition, the Indian Air Force has introduced a combat T-shirt for the first time. The new uniform is intended to help soldiers operate more effectively in all environments, including mountainous regions, deserts, and snow-covered areas.