Centre approves creation of weapon system branch for IAF officers
1 min read 08 Oct 2022, 12:00 PM ISTThe creation of WS branch would entail unification of all weapon system operators under one entity dedicated to the operational employment of all ground-based and specialist airborne weapon systems
PremiumNew Delhi: On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Centre has approved the creation of a new branch, called the Weapon Systems (WS) branch, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Saturday.
This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch has been created.
The creation of WS branch would entail unification of all weapon system operators under one entity dedicated to the operational employment of all ground-based and specialist airborne weapon systems, the ministry said.
According to ministry, the branch would encompass operators in four specialised streams of Surface-to-Surface missiles, Surface-to-Air missiles, Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Weapon System Operators in twin/multi-crew aircraft.
The branch will contribute immensely by enhancing the war fighting capability of the Indian Air Force, it said.
