BREAKING: Ashutosh Dixit Takes Over As IAF Chief: Focus On Combat Readiness And Modernisation | N18
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has taken charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, succeeding Air Chief Marshal
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has taken charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who retired after more than four decades of service. Dixit assumed office on October 31, 2026, marking a major leadership transition for the IAF.
Press Information Bureau An experienced fighter pilot, Dixit was commissioned into the Indian Air Force in December 1986 and has logged more than 3,500 flying hours across several aircraft, including the Mirage-2000, MiG variants and Jaguar. Before his elevation, he served as Vice Chief of the Air Staff and held several senior operational and command appointments n18oc_breaking-news News18 Mobile App CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world.
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