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Detailed explanation-1: -On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Centre has approved the creation of a weapon system branch for IAF officers. This is the first time since independence that a new operational branch has been created.

Detailed explanation-2: -The central government has approved the creation of a weapon system branch for the officers of the Indian Air Force, which would save it Rs 3,400 crore in flying training, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said on Saturday. He announced that IAF is also planning on induction of women Agniveers starting next year.

Detailed explanation-3: -The weapon system branch will strengthen the combat capability of the Armed Forces. It would also Surface-to-Surface missiles, Remotely Piloted Aircraft, Surface-to-Air missiles, and Weapon System Operators in twin-multi-crew aircraft.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gunnery officer, (or weapons officer), a naval officer responsible for operation and maintenance of a warship’s guns and for safe storage of the shipboard ammunition inventory.

Detailed explanation-5: -Today, the IAF has nine branches that officer cadets can join – Pilots, Navigators, Technical Officers, and Ground Duties (Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education, and Meteorology).