In a major development, the Indian Air Force today announced the creation of a new weapon systems branch which would handle all its sophisticated ground-based and air-launched weapon systems.
Indian Air Force Day 2022: We have signed a contract for 83 LCA Mk 1A (light combat aircraft) and are fully committed to the development of LCA Mk-II and the AMCA (advanced medium combat aircraft), said the IAF chief.
Handling ground-based missiles, Remotely Piloted Aircraft, stand-off targeting and air defence will be the mandate of this new cadre, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari announces on Air Force Day 2022, , Indian Air Force Day 2022, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, Air Force Day Parade Chandigarh, Balakot
In a historic step for the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Government has approved the creation of a new branch, called the Weapon Systems (WS) branch, the Ministry