Indian Army unveils new uniform policy, phases out colonial-era practices (opens original article in a new tab)

The Indian Army has introduced new uniform regulations to modernize military traditions by phasing out colonial-era practices and aligning with contemporary Indian values, including a common numbering system for all services.

• Indian Army phases out legacy uniform patterns like Dress No. 3A by 2029
• New uniform policy removes colonial-era terminology and practices
• Introduces common numbering scheme for Army, Navy, and Air Force