Nagesh Kapoor (Indian Indian Air Force Officer) Age, Biography, Fam.

Quick Info

Profession	Indian Air Force Officer
Nationality	Indian

Latest News about Nagesh Kapoor

01/01/2026

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor assumed charge as the 50th Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. He succeeded Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari and moved into the service's top leadership structure after serving in senior command appointments, including Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of South Western Air Command.

06/05/2025

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor was reported to have commanded the Indian Air Force's South Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor. The operation took place in early May 2025, and coverage highlighted his leadership role during the mission and the honors associated with his service.

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Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 9"
Weight	65 Kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

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

Career

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. He has logged over 3400 hours of accident-free flying across various fighter aircraft. Kapoor led operations during significant missions including Operation Sindoor between 6 May and 10 May, and received several awards for his leadership, including the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and Vayu Sena Medal. As of 1 January 2026, he took over as the 50th 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 Air Marshal at Air Headquarters, New Delhi, as the 50th Vice Chief of the Air Staff (from 1 January 2026) Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief at Training Command (1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025) Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel at Air Headquarters (1 September 2023)

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.
He has logged over 3400 hours of accident-free flying across various fighter aircraft.
Kapoor led operations during significant missions including Operation Sindoor between 6 May and 10 May, and received several awards for his leadership, including the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and Vayu Sena Medal.
As of 1 January 2026, he took over as the 50th 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
Air Marshal at Air Headquarters, New Delhi, as the 50th Vice Chief of the Air Staff (from 1 January 2026)
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief at Training Command (1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025)
Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel at Air Headquarters (1 September 2023)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nagesh graduated from the National Defence Academy and completed his military training before his commissioning.
2. He qualified as a fighter pilot, instructor, and combat leader early in his career.
3. During a forward deployment for Operation Parakram, he served at a crucial air base.
4. Under his command, his squadron maintained operational efficiency and a zero-accident record.
5. He served as Defence Attaché to Pakistan during a diplomatic assignment.
6. He oversaw the induction and operationalisation of the PC-7 Mk II aircraft at the Air Force Academy.
7. He served as Senior Flight Safety and Inspection Officer at Air Force Station Adampur, during which the station recorded zero accidents or incidents attributed to human error.
8. He commanded a MiG-21 squadron and led major air bases in the Western Sector.
9. He is a qualified flying instructor and fighter combat leader who has flown all variants of MiG-21 and MiG-29 aircraft.

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