Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:10am on 31 Oct 2026,Saturday India
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit officially assumed charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff on October 31, 2026, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who retired after approximately 43 years of service. Previously serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Dixit brings nearly four decades of military experience and over 3,500 flying hours across more than 20 aircraft types. An accomplished fighter pilot and experimental test pilot, he has participated in major operations, including Operation Safed Sagar, Operation Rakshak and Operation Sindoor. His appointment comes as India continues strengthening air defence, modernisation and indigenous military capabilities. (PC: ANI)
