Indian Army Gears to Introduce New Uniform

16 December 2021: Indian Army’s new combat uniform will feature a mix of colours including olive and earthen. It will be light, more durable and comfortable to wear in both summers and winters. New uniform will be unveiled in January 2022 during the Army Day celebrations.

As per officials, the decision to bring out a new combat dress for the Indian Army was taken at the Army Commanders’ Conference held recently. The camouflage uniforms will be totally different from the existing dress. New uniform will be of digital pattern like the troopers of the US Army use. “The camouflage of the changed uniform is better than its previous one,” said a senior Indian Army official.

The Army has always objected to other paramilitary forces wearing combat dresses of similar pattern. “Many a times we had flagged it,” said the official. Interestingly, the soldiers will not have to tuck-in the dress. In the new uniform, the belt will be under the dress.