Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Ashutosh Dixit Appointed India’s Next Chief of Air Staff
India has chosen Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to lead its Air Force.
The Defence Ministry announced the appointment.
Dixit is currently the Air Force’s Vice Chief.
He will become the 29th Chief of Air Staff.
He is expected to take over on October 31.
He will replace Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.
Singh is due to retire on the same day.
Dixit will serve in the rank of Air Chief Marshal.
The Defence Ministry announced Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as the next Chief of Air Staff.
Dixit will become the 29th Chief of Air Staff, in the rank of Air Chief Marshal.
He is currently serving as Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force.
Dixit is due to take office on October 31.
He will succeed Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who is due to retire that day.
- Who
- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit and outgoing Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.
- What
- Dixit has been appointed the 29th Chief of Air Staff.
- When
- He is due to take office on October 31; the announcement was made on Tuesday.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Dixit will succeed Amar Preet Singh, who is due to retire on October 31.
- Appointee
- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
- Position
- 29th Chief of Air Staff
- Rank on appointment
- Air Chief Marshal
- Effective date
- October 31
- Current role
- Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force
- Predecessor
- Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, due to retire October 31
- Announcing authority
- The Defence Ministry