Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has assumed charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff. He commenced his tenure by paying homage at the National War Memorial to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the Nation. This was followed by a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Air Force Station New Delhi.
The Defence Ministry has said, Air Chief Marshal Dixit has over 3,500 hours of flying experience. He has held several key operational and strategic appointments, including Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee, HQ IDS, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command, and Vice Chief of the Air Staff.
In his opening address, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit outlined his vision and priorities for the Indian Air Force. The Chief of the Air Staff coined the guiding theme ‘VAYU’, articulating four distinct pillars that will shape the IAF’s future trajectory. These are Vigilance, Victory and Readiness, Aatmanirbharta, Yukti, and Unity of Effort.
Through the ‘VAYU’ vision, the Chief of the Air Staff articulated a clear direction for an operationally ready, technologically advanced, self-reliant and seamlessly integrated Indian Air Force.
