Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari: New weapon systems branch approved for IAF

A new weapon systems branch has been approved for the Indian Air Force (IAF) by the government which will be responsible for several weapon systems in the air force and will result in savings of Rs 3400 crore.

Making this announcement here today at the Air Force Day parade, the first one held outside New Delhi and NCR, the Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said this was the first time since Independence that a new operational branch has been created in the IAF.

Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari said the induction of Air Warriors into the IAF through the Agnipath scheme is a challenge, but more importantly, it is an opportunity to harness the potential of India's youth and channelise it towards the service of the nation.

The Air Chief also revealed that the IAF is also planning on induction of Women Agniveers starting next year.