Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Air Force officer (Chief of the Air Staff) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/12/1966 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Ashutosh Dixit
31/10/2026
Ashutosh Dixit assumed charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who retired after a 25-month tenure. He is widely associated with promoting indigenous aircraft projects such as the LCA Tejas.
06/10/2026
The Government of India announced the appointment of Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as the next Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. The announcement marked the close of a career of nearly four decades in the service.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ashutosh Dixit is a serving Indian Air Force officer and fighter pilot who became the 29th Chief of the Air Staff on 31/10/2026. He was previously Vice Chief of the Air Staff and is known for his experimental test-pilot background and his role in Operation Sindoor. |
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| Rank | Air Chief Marshal |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Archana Dixit |
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Family
| Spouse | Archana Dixit |
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Career
| Commission | Commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in December 1986 |
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| Flying Experience | Over 3,500 flying hours |
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| Projects | Associated with advancing indigenous programmes including the Tejas light combat aircraft |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was commissioned into the Indian Air Force on 06/12/1986. | |
| 2. He has logged more than 3,500 flying hours across a range of fighter, trainer and transport aircraft. | |
| 3. He succeeded Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh as Chief of the Air Staff. | |
| 4. Before becoming Vice Chief, he served as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee and as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command. |
