‘Creation of weapon system branch for officers approved by govt’: IAF chief on Air Force Day
On the 90th-anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari announced that the government has approved the creation of a weapon system branch for the officers in the Force.
As quoted by ANI, while speaking at the IAF day celebrations, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said, “On this historic occasion, it’s my privilege to announce that Govt has approved the creation of a weapon system branch for the officers in the Indian Air Force.”
Nearly 80 military aircraft and helicopters will participate later in the day in an Air Force Day fly-past at the Sukhna Lake complex in Chandigarh. The Indian Air Force is expected to put up a spectacular show with the range of aircraft at its disposal as part of the celebrations. It is for the first time that the IAF has decided to hold its annual Air Force Day parade and fly-past outside the Delhi-NCR.
President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the aerial show at Sukhna Lake. Air Force Day marks the official induction of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1932.
