Stories
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed as Next Chief of the Air Staff
N
News18•06-10-2026, 19:45
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed as Next Chief of the Air Staff
- •The government has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff effective October 31.
- •He will succeed the current Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who superannuates on October 31.
- •Air Marshal Dixit is widely known for promoting indigenous projects like the LCA Tejas to support the Aatmanirbharta initiative.
- •Commissioned into the fighter stream in 1986, he brings over 3,500 hours of flying experience and numerous military honors.
Key Questions Answered
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who is presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, has been appointed as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff in the rank of Air Chief Marshal effective from the afternoon of October 31.
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh will superannuate from service on October 31, allowing Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to take charge as the head of the Indian Air Force.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1986.
