Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed new IAF chief, to take over from October 31
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff for the Indian Air Force, effective October 31, 2026. He succeeds Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and is expected to prioritize the government's indigenous defense manufacturing initiative, Aatmanirbharta.
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This appointment is critical for India's defense strategy and the ongoing modernization of its air force through domestic production.
NEW DELHI: The govt has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, currently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, in the rank of Air Chief Marshal, with effect from Oct 31, 2026. He will succeed Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who superannuates on Oct 31.An experimental test pilot and qualified flying instructor with over 3,500 hours of flying experience, Air Marshal Dixit has held key operational and strategic appointments, including CISC, HQ IDS and…
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