Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh Appointed as the Next Chief of Indian Air Force: The Indian government has officially appointed Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh as the next Chief of the Air Staff, effective from September 30, 2024 . He will take over from Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari , whose term ends on the same day. As one of the most distinguished officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Marshal Singh brings extensive experience and leadership skills to the highest office.
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Born | October 27, 1964 |
Commissioned into IAF | December 1984 (Fighter Pilot Stream) |
Key Leadership Roles | Commanded MiG-27 squadron, Frontline air base |
Notable Projects | MiG-29 Upgrade Project, Project Director at National Flight Test Centre (Tejas) |
Senior Appointments | Air Defence Commander at South Western Air Command, Senior Air Staff Officer at Eastern Air Command |
Current Position | Vice Chief of Air Staff |
Appointed as Chief of Air Staff | Effective from September 30, 2024 |
Flying Hours | Over 5,000 hours on fixed and rotary-wing aircraft |