In yet another first for women, the Indian armed forces will now post women officers as defence attaches in its overseas missions, reported TOI.
Defence attaches are military officers who are posted in foreign countries as a part of diplomatic & military relations.
A decision in this regard was taken by the government earlier this year. The three services have been asked to identify officers who could fill these posts.
According to sources, the first batch of women officers could go out as early as the next ‘rotation’.
The move was applauded by people on Twitter.
Earlier this year, the defence ministry announced that women could get permanent commission in 10 branches of Indian army.
In recent years, India’s defence diplomacy has assumed a crucial role in diplomatic engagement with other countries and inducting women officers in this role could be really effective for securing the country’s defence interests.
Also, this is a welcome move as the defence attache’s post has always been male-dominated in India.