The Indian Air Force is considering the creation of a separate cadre for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), considering threat perceptions and anticipated future warfare scenarios, reported a leading daily.
According to reports, a proposal is being vetted by the Air Headquarters and the IAF is considering separate cadre that will include missiles, air defence and other weapon systems.
There are also possibilities that for the first time candidates will be selected for these specific cadres like fighter, transport and helicopter pilots are picked.
Quoting sources, report said that the proposal has now been expanded to a "weapon systems branch", which includes drones, air defence missiles and other weapons systems.
If the proposal is accepted, training for the new cadre will include 30 to 40 hours of flying experience.
