- Government approves creation of Weapon Systems branch in Indian Air Force
- Operators of ground-based & specialist airborne weapon systems to be unified under one umbrella
NE NEWS SERVICE
GANDHINAGAR, NEW DELHI, OCT 8
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of HQ South Western Air Command (SWAC) Air Marshal Vikram Singh, AVSM, VSM, administered the oath of allegiance to all Air warriors, NCs(E), DSC personnel and Civilians working in HQ SWAC on Saturday.
On Air Force Day, my greetings to the courageous air warriors and their families. In line with the motto of नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम्, the Indian Air Force has shown exceptional dexterity for decades. They have secured the nation and also shown remarkable human spirit during disasters. pic.twitter.com/6g9twDJAGx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2022
The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year on Saturday.
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) October 8, 2022
On this occasion, the Air Marshal also addressed the personnel and gave away the Commendation certificates to the air warriors awarded by the Chief of the Air Staff and AOC-in-C SWAC for their meritorious service.
Greetings and best wishes to all courageous IAF air warriors and their families on the Indian Air Force Day. The IAF is known for its valour, excellence, performance and professionalism. India is proud of its men and women in blue. Wishing them blue skies and happy landings. pic.twitter.com/PItTFHZX7T
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 8, 2022
During his address, the Air Marshal appreciated personnel for their dedication, hard work, competence with high standards of professionalism and urged them to uphold the highest standards of service ethos and discipline which are the hallmarks of any professional Military Force. He also highlighted the initiatives taken by SWAC for improving infrastructure, sports facilities and enhancing quality of life in its Area of Responsibility (AOR).
On the eve of Air Force Day 2022, Chief of Defence Staff and the three Service Chiefs laid wreaths at the National War Memorial, paying homage to those who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation. pic.twitter.com/ufwEu4CNA5
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) October 7, 2022
The messages received from the President of India, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Defence Minister, Minister of State for Defence, Chief of the Air Staff were also conveyed to all the personnel.
#government has approved creation of Weapon Systems branch in #IndianAirForce which would unify all #weapon system operators under one entity dedicated to operational employment of all ground-based & specialist #airborne weapon systems
Great step ahead 👏
🎥 Courtesy @IAF_MCC pic.twitter.com/djQImM1FXP
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) October 8, 2022
Govt approves creation of Weapon Systems branch in IAF
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 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 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.