Nagesh Kapoor - Age, Wiki and Bio | Indian Air Force officer

Profession	Indian Air Force Officer
Nationality	Indian

Bio/Wiki

Profession	Vice Chief of Air Staff in Indian Air Force (IAF)

National Defence Academy	Graduated in December 1985
Defence Services Staff College	Completed in 2003, topped the course
National Defence College	Attended for advanced professional military education

Nationality	Indian

Summary	Nagesh Kapoor was commissioned into the Indian Air Force on 6 December 1986 in the fighter stream. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities, including Wing Commander and Group Captain, and handled numerous key command positions. Notably, he served as Flight Commander of a MiG-29 squadron and was responsible for operational flying activities. He has logged over 2,700 hours of accident-free flying across various fighter aircraft. Kapoor led operations during significant missions and received several awards for his leadership, including the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal. As of January 2026, he took over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force.
Appointments	Air Marshal at Air Headquarters, New Delhi, as Vice Chief of the Air Staff (Starting 1 January 2026) Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters Central Air Command, Allahabad Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief at South Western Air Command, Gandhinagar Chief Instructor (Flying) at Air Force Academy, Dundigal

Summary

Nagesh Kapoor was commissioned into the Indian Air Force on 6 December 1986 in the fighter stream.
Throughout his career, he served in various capacities, including Wing Commander and Group Captain, and handled numerous key command positions.
Notably, he served as Flight Commander of a MiG-29 squadron and was responsible for operational flying activities.
He has logged over 2,700 hours of accident-free flying across various fighter aircraft.
Kapoor led operations during significant missions and received several awards for his leadership, including the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal.
As of January 2026, he took over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force.

Appointments

Air Marshal at Air Headquarters, New Delhi, as Vice Chief of the Air Staff (Starting 1 January 2026)
Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters Central Air Command, Allahabad
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief at South Western Air Command, Gandhinagar
Chief Instructor (Flying) at Air Force Academy, Dundigal

Nagesh graduated from the National Defence Academy and completed his military training before his commissioning.
He qualified as a fighter pilot, instructor, and combat leader early in his career.
During a forward deployment for Operation Parakram, he served at a crucial air base.
Under his command, his squadron maintained operational efficiency and a zero-accident record.