Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Takes Charge as 29th Chief of the Air Staff

October 31, 2026 4:36 PM

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Takes Charge as 29th Chief of the Air Staff

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Saturday assumed charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF), succeeding Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, who retired after 42 years of distinguished service. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Chief Marshal Dixit was commissioned into the Fighter Stream of the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1986. His career spans four decades, with extensive experience in operations, flight testing, capability development and joint staf...

Women in Uniform: India’s Defence Forces Witness Rising Leadership of Women

March 9, 2026 1:00 PM

Women in Uniform: India’s Defence Forces Witness Rising Leadership of Women

As India marks International Women’s Day, the growing presence of women in the Indian Armed Forces reflects one of the most significant transformations in the country’s defence landscape. Once largely confined to medical and nursing services, women today are increasingly taking on operational, strategic, and leadership responsibilities across the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force, marking a new era of inclusivity and professional excellence in India’s defence forces. The jour...