Breaking yet another glass ceiling, India will post women officers as defence attaches in its overseas missions. After a decision taken by the government early this year, the three Services have been asked to identify women officers who could fill the posts. The first missions have been identified largely in Europe and America.
Piloted by defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the move acknowledges the fact that while India has had many distinguished women ambassadors, diplomats, even foreign secretaries, the defence attache's post has always been male-dominated.
Sources said the first women officers could go out as soon as on the next "rotation". The defence attache's job has acquired greater importance in recent years, as India's defence and security engagement has increased. Defence diplomacy is now a regular part of India's diplomatic engagement, certainly with key countries.
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