The Government has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) in the rank of Air Chief Marshal, effective from 31 October 2026. He will succeed Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who retires on the same day.
- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit is currently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff.
- He was commissioned into the Fighter Stream of the Indian Air Force in 1986.
- He has over 3,500 hours of flying experience on aircraft including Mirage-2000, MiG variants, Jaguar, IL-78, Hawk and Tejas.
- He has served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command and Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee.
- He has participated in operations including Operation Safed Sagar, Operation Rakshak and Operation Sindoor.
- He has been awarded Vayu Sena Medal (2006), Vishisht Seva Medal (2011), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2023) and Param Vishisht Seva Medal (2026).
