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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed New Chief Of Indian Air Force
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News18•06-10-2026, 19:07
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed New Chief Of Indian Air Force
- •Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force, succeeding Air Chief Marshal AP Singh who superannuates on October 31.
- •He is widely known for championing indigenous aircraft projects like the LCA Tejas and is expected to further advance the government's Aatmanirbharta defense initiative.
- •Commissioned into the fighter stream in December 1986, Dixit brings nearly four decades of service and over 3,500 hours of flying experience across multiple aircraft.
- •His distinguished career includes commanding front-line bases, serving as Deputy Chief of Air Staff, and receiving honors such as the Vayu Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.
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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force. He succeeds the current Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, who superannuates from office on October 31.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1986. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Staff Service College in Bangladesh, and the National Defence College.
Air Marshal Dixit has received three major awards during his career: the Vayu Sena Medal in 2006 for devotion to duty, the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2011, and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2023.
