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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to be the new Air Force Chief from October 31
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CNBC Awaaz•06-10-2026, 18:54
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to be the new Air Force Chief from October 31
- •Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, effective from the afternoon of October 31, 2026.
- •His tenure will last until December 31, 2028, and he will take over the responsibility from current Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.
- •Commissioned into the fighter stream on December 6, 1986, he brings nearly four decades of extensive experience with over 3,500 hours of flying time.
- •He has previously commanded a Mirage-2000 squadron and has been significantly associated with indigenous defense projects like the LCA Tejas.
- •He has been honored with prestigious awards including the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vayu Sena Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal.
Key Questions Answered
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, and he will take command on the afternoon of October 31, 2026, succeeding Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit is scheduled to serve as the Chief of the Air Staff until his tenure concludes on December 31, 2028.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1986.
