IAF Inaugurates Weapon System School to Enhance Combat Prowess
The Indian Air Force (IAF) marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the Weapon System School (WSS) at Begumpet, Telangana. Air Chief Marshal V. R. Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), presided over the ceremony, signalling a major step towards bolstering the IAF's offensive capabilities.
The establishment of the WSS stems from the IAF's 2022 decision to create a dedicated Weapon System Branch (WSB). This specialised branch unifies operators of various ground-based and specialist weapon systems, streamlining operations and fostering a more cohesive approach to offensive strategies.
Major General V. T. Mathew Takes Over as General Officer Commanding of Karnataka, Kerala Sub Area
Major General V. T. Mathew took over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Karnataka and Kerala Sub Area.
The General Officer is an alumnus of Sainik School Kazakkotam in Thiruvananathapuram, National Defence Academy in Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. He was commissioned into 11 Madras Regiment in December 1988.
In his 35 years of meritorious service the General Officer has held various important instructional, staff and UN peace keeping appoints during his service. He has been on UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC) as Military Observer and was also the Chief Operational Officer, Force HQ UNISFA, Sudan.
SEBEX 2, India's New Explosive Revolutionising Military Firepower
India took a significant leap in military technology with the development of SEBEX 2, a powerful new explosive. Certified by the Indian Navy, SEBEX 2 is reported to be twice as lethal as the standard Trinitrotoluene (TNT), marking it as one of the most powerful non-nuclear explosives globally. This breakthrough would revolutionise artillery shells and warheads, enhancing their destructive capabilities without increasing their weight.
SEBEX 2 was rigorously tested under the Defence Export Promotion Scheme of the Indian Navy. The formulation was developed by Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), a subsidiary of Nagpur-based Solar Industries. The certification process completed, highlights the explosive's enhanced firepower and blast effect, which surpasses any currently available solid explosive.
The development of SEBEX 2 falls under the Make in India initiative, showcasing India's commitment to advancing its defense capabilities with indigenous technologies. The explosive uses a composition based on high-melting explosive (HMX), significantly improving the lethality of warheads, aerial bombs, artillery shells, and other munitions.