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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to be next Vice-Chief of Air Staff He has been associated with the Indian Air Force’s modernisation drive and indigenous fighter aircraft programmes

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Takes Charge as New Vice Chief of IAF Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, took charge as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff, he also served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff during Operation Sindoor Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff during Operation Sindoor, took charge as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff on Wednesday, officials said. He succeeded Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who superannuated on June 30 after four decades of service in the Indian Air Force (IAF). Air Marshal Dixit was accorded a guard of honour at the Vayu Bhawan – the headquarters of the IAF – as he took charge as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS). Prior to the ceremony, the air officer visited the National War Memorial and laid a wreath to pay homage to the fallen heroes of the armed forces. Before being appointed as VCAS, he was serving as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) here. Air Marshal Dixit assumed the appointment of CISC on May 1, 2025, which he relinquished on June 30. The HQ IDS said in an X post on Tuesday, "His tenure at HQ IDS was defined by land…

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes charge as Vice Chief of Air Staff News On AIR | July 1, 2026 2:00 PM Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes charge as Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit today assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. He succeeds Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who retired yesterday after four decades of service. During his nearly four-decade-long career, Air Marshal Dixit has participated in several key operations and exercises, including Operation Safed Sagar, Operation Rakshak, Cope India and Operation Sindoor. He has held several important operational and staff appointments, including Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Air Command, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff and Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee. In recognition of his distinguished service, Air Marshal Dixit has been awarded the Vayu Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal.

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed as Vice Chief of Air Staff; Takes ... Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been designated as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and is scheduled to assume charge on July 1, 2026. Currently serving as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, Dixit brings extensive operational and strategic experience to his new role. His appointment to one of the IAF's most senior positions reflects the military's emphasis on continuity of leadership at the highest levels of command. Indian Grapevine DeskJul 4, 2026 Indian Grapevine DeskJul 4, 2026 Indian Grapevine DeskJul 4, 2026 Indian Grapevine DeskJul 4, 2026 Indian Grapevine DeskJul 4, 2026 Indian Grapevine DeskJul 4, 2026

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes charge as Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took charge as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff on Wednesday, officials said. He succeeded Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who retired on June 30 after four decades of service in the Indian Air Force. Before taking over as Vice Chief, Air Marshal Dixit was serving as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff at the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff in New Delhi. He had assumed that post on May 1, 2025, and relinquished it on June 30. Air Marshal Dixit was given a guard of honour at Vayu Bhawan, the IAF headquarters, as he took charge as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff. Before the ceremony, he visited the National War Memorial and laid a wreath in tribute to fallen armed forces personnel. The HQ IDS said in an X post on Tuesday, "His tenure at HQ IDS was defined by landmark contributions that reshaped the contours of integrated defence playing a pivotal role in Operation Sindoor, a defining moment in India's national security calculus; steering the release of 20 joint doctrines and primers that institutionalised tri services thought; conceptualising Ran Samwad 2025 and 2026, an unpr…

Air Marshal Khanna assumes charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief ... Air Marshal Manish Khanna, an accomplished officer with over 4,000 hours of flying experience on various fighter and trainer aircraft, on Sunday assumed the charge of the Southern Air Command. He was commissioned in the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1986, the government said in a statement. “Air Marshal Manish Khanna Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Vayu Sena Medal (VM), assumed command of the Southern Air Command (SAC) as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief on June 1, 2025 at Thiruvananthapuram,” it said. The air officer is a category ‘A’ Qualified Flying Instructor and an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College, College of Air Warfare and National Defence College. “The air officer has over 4,000 hours of flying experience on various fighter and trainer aircraft,” it said.Apart from his rich operational experience in air defence, ground attack, strategic reconnaissance and electronic warfare, the air marshal has wide ranging experience in the training domain, including an international assignment as the Chief Flying Instructor with the Botswana Defence Force…

Who is Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, India's New IAF Vice Chief, Take ... Home»News»Defence»Who is Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, India’s New IAF Vice Chief, Take Charge on July 1 New Delhi: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed as next Indian Air Force Vice Chief is a significant development for India’sdefence leadership. The veteran fighter pilot and experimental test pilot will assume charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff on July 1, 2026. His appointment comes at a crucial time when theIndian Air Force(IAF) is focusing on modernisation, indigenous defence projects, and the implementation of integrated theatre commands. Read also:Who is Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry? Indian Air Force Gets New Central Air Command Chief Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit is among the Indian Air Force’s most experienced fighter pilots and test pilots. He was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on December 6, 1986. Over nearly four decades of service, he has held several operational, command, and staff appointments across the Air Force. He is an alumnus of: These institutions are among the most prestigious military education centres in South Asia. Air Marshal Dixit has accumulated more than 3…

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Takes Charge as IAF Vice Chief Latest Latest News Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force on 01 July 2026 Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who played a key role in coordinating tri-service military operations during Operation Sindoor, assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) on Wednesday, marking a significant change in the Indian Air Force’s top leadership. He succeeds Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who retired on June 30 after completing four decades of distinguished service in the Indian Air Force (IAF). Before taking over as the IAF’s second-in-command, Air Marshal Dixit served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), a position he held from May 1, 2025, until June 30. During his tenure at the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), Air Marshal Dixit was closely associated with advancing jointness among the Army, Navy, and Air Force. He oversaw tri-service coordination during Operation Sindoor, a nearly 88-hour combat operation that demonstrated integrated warfare for the first time in India. According to HQ IDS, his tenure was marked by sev…

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes charge as 51st Vice Chief of Air ... Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes charge as 51st Vice Chief of Air Staff By ANI | Updated: July 1, 2026 11:15 IST 2026-07-01T16:40:42+5:30 2026-07-01T11:15:04+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next New Delhi [India], July 1 : Former Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Wednesday ... Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes charge as 51st Vice Chief of Air Staff New Delhi [India], July 1 : Former Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Wednesday assumed charge as the 51st Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS), succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor. Air Marshal Kapoor superannuated on June 30 after nearly four decades of distinguished service in the Indian Air Force (IAF). Before taking over as Vice Chief, Air Marshal Dixit served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), an appointment he held since May 1, 2025, where he played a key role in strengthening tri-service integration and advancing India's joint military capabilities. In a post on X, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) said, "Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, #CISC, relinquished the app…

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to be next Vice Chief of IAF, relinquishes ... PTI Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, reviews the progress of the Tejas LCA Mk1A programme and other indigenous aviation projects in Bengaluru, Karnataka (File Photo). New Delhi: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit , a senior military officer with over 3,300 hours of flying experience, is set to be the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS). He will take charge on July 1, succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor , an official said on Tuesday. Air Marshal Dixit was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in December 1986. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy , Khadakwasla; Defence Services Staff College (Bangladesh) and National Defence College, New Delhi, the defence ministry earlier said. Also Read: UK's Starmer unveils £15 bln defence increase in long-delayed investment plan The air force officer is a " Qualified Flying Instructor and Experimental Test Pilot with over 3,300 hours of flying experience on over 20 types of aircraft, including Mirage-2000, MiG-21 & Jaguar," the ministry said. Live Events Before being appointed as VCAS, he was serving as C…