Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed Vice Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force, effective 1 July 2026. Currently serving as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), the experienced fighter pilot, test pilot, and strategist will assist the Chief of Air Staff in operational readiness and modernization. Commissioned in 1986, he has over 3,300 flying hours on 20+ aircraft types and has commanded a Mirage-2000 squadron. He has significantly contributed to indigenous defence projects and theatre command initiatives.