Amar Preet Singh

Air Chief Marshal

Indian Delhi, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionAir Chief Marshal
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth27/10/1964
Age61 years
BirthplaceDelhi, India

Latest News about Amar Preet Singh

20/05/2025

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh publicly discussed 'Operation Sindoor', detailing how the Indian Air Force executed precision strikes deep into enemy territory, reaching targets 300 kilometers away. He stated that the operation compelled Pakistan to request a ceasefire, and India chose peace once its strategic objectives were achieved, emphasizing this as a lesson for the world.

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameAP
ReligionSikhism

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorGrey
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolS.B.M. School, Delhi
College/University
  • National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Maharashtra
  • Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Telangana
  • Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Tamil Nadu
  • National Defence College, New Delhi
Educational QualificationGraduation

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Father(deceased)
MotherPushwant Kaur
SpouseSarita Singh
ChildrenSon and Daughter

Career

Major Designations
  • Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command (1 July 2022-31 January 2023)
  • 47th Vice Chief of the Air Staff (1 February 2023-30 September 2024)
  • 28th Chief of the Air Staff (30 September 2024)
Military Service
AllegianceIndia
Branch/ServiceIndian Air Force
UnitNo. 22 Squadron
Command(s)
  • Central Air Command
  • 2 Air Defence Control Centre
  • No. 22 Squadron
Service Number17695
Commission Date21 December 1984
Total Service Years38+ years
Awards
  • Param Vishisht Seva Medal (2023)
  • Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2019)
  • Jamsaheb of Nawanagar Sword of Honour (1984)
Significant Contributions
  • Joined the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot on 21 December 1984.
  • Led No. 22 Squadron in operating MiG-27 fighter jets.
  • Oversaw the MiG-29 Upgrade Project in Moscow.
  • Served as a Principal Director (Projects) at Air Headquarters.
  • Contributed as Chief Test Pilot for the HAL Tejas fighter jet.
  • Led Tarang Shakti, a significant multinational air exercise.
  • Integrated the BrahMos missile on the SU-30.
  • Accumulated over 5,000 hours of operational flying on various fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
  • Served as Chief Test Pilot at Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment and was instrumental in flight testing of the HAL Tejas fighter jet.
  • Served as Project Director at National Flight Test Center, Aeronautical Development Agency.
  • Served as Air Officer Commanding of 2 Air Defence Control Centre at Gandhinagar.
  • Served as Senior Air Staff Officer of the Eastern Air Command at Shillong.

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Squash
  • Cooking

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Amar Preet Singh has over 5000 hours of flying experience.
2. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor and an experimental test pilot.
3. He has experience flying both fixed-wing and helicopter-type aircraft.
4. His wife, Sarita Singh, leads the Air Force Family Welfare Association.
5. He is a fitness enthusiast and fighter aircraft enthusiast.
6. He ranked first in merit during training at the Air Force Academy in 1984, earning the Jamsaheb of Nawanagar Sword of Honour.
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