Inauguration of the Weapon Systems School (WSS) by Indian Air Force Chief
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of the Weapon Systems School (WSS) in Hyderabad by Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari. |
| Purpose | To recalibrate and transform the IAF into a future-oriented force with contemporary training. |
| Year of Establishment | WSS established in 2023 (following the WS branch creation in 2022). |
| Key Streams | Four specialized streams: flying, remote, mission commanders, and intelligence. |
| Leadership | Air Vice Marshal Premkumar Krishnaswamy appointed as the inaugural Commandant. |
| Training Focus | Training on airborne and ground-based weapon systems for modern air warfare. |
| First Batch | Currently undergoing specialized training. |
| IAF Overview | |
| Formation | October 8, 1932, as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire. |
| Role | Secures Indian airspace and conducts aerial warfare. |
| Current Chief | Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari. |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India. |
| Branches | Flying, technical, ground duty, and meteorology branches. |
| Modernization | Acquisition of advanced fighter jets, transport aircraft, and helicopters. |
| Operations | Humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and international peacekeeping missions. |
| Motto | "Touch the Sky with Glory". |
| Achievements | Participation in World War II, Indo-Pakistani wars, and Kargil War. |