| 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.
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| 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)
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