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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed New Indian Air Force Chief
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News18•06-10-2026, 23:48
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed New Indian Air Force Chief
- •Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force.
- •He will succeed the outgoing Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, who superannuates on October 31.
- •Air Marshal Dixit is well-known for his efforts in promoting indigenous aircraft projects like the LCA Tejas.
- •His appointment is expected to further advance the government's Aatmanirbharta initiative in the defense sector.
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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 succeeding the current Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who will superannuate from office on October 31.
Air Marshal Dixit is majorly known for pushing indigenous aircraft projects like the LCA Tejas and is expected to further promote the government’s Aatmanirbharta initiative in defence.
