Weapon system school to take on IAF challenges

To recalibrate and transform its combat training towards a specialised cadre, the Indian Air Force has established the Weapon Systems School (WSS) at its Begumpet station in Hyderabad.

- MAYANK SINGH

"The WSS will impart effectbased contemporary training and prepare officers of the newly formed branch in line with the its requirements," said the IAF.

With the inauguration of the WSS, Flight Cadets of Weapon System (WS) Branch will undergo its second semester of training at the institute.

IAF Chief VR Chaudhari inaugurated the School on Monday. He said with the creation of WS Branch, operators of ground-based and specialist weapon systems will come under one umbrella, enhancing war-fighting capabilities of the IAF significantly.