A new pattern of combat uniform of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was unveiled at the Air Force Day parade in Chandigarh Saturday in the presence of Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.
The digital pattern combat uniform, which has been designed keeping in mind the operational tasks of the IAF, includes new pattern of boots, a combat T-shirt, new web belt and new pattern of caps and turbans.
Combat T-shirt has been introduced for the first time in the IAF. (Express photo by Jasbir Malhi)
Seven IAF personnel dressed in the new combat uniform of the IAF appeared in the parade. Combat T-shirt has been introduced for the first time in the IAF.
Meanwhile, Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari announced that the government has approved a new weapon systems branch for the IAF. He said this was the first time since Independence that a new operational branch has been created in the IAF.
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“This will essentially be for manning of four specialised streams of Surface to Surface missiles, Surface to Air Missiles, Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Weapon System Operators in twin and multi crew aircraft. Creation of this branch would result in savings of over Rs 3400 crores due to reduced expenditure on flying training,” he added in his address at the Air Force Day…
