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Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia named IAF Vice Chief

The Defence Ministry appoints Walia to succeed Ashutosh Dixit, who becomes the IAF's 29th Chief of Air Staff.

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What to know

  • Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, currently commanding Eastern Air Command, becomes IAF Vice Chief effective November 1, 2026.
  • He succeeds Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who takes charge as the IAF's 29th Chief of the Air Staff on October 31.
  • Walia has nearly four decades of service, including command of a fighter squadron, TACDE, and postings as defence attache in Japan and South Korea.

Inderpal Singh Walia Air Marshal, incoming IAF Vice ChiefAshutosh Dixit Outgoing IAF Vice Chief

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia named IAF Vice Chief
The Hindu National

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    Reports detail Walia's career and succession of Dixit

    The Hindu reported that Walia will succeed incumbent Vice Chief Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who takes charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff on Saturday, and detailed Walia's nearly four-decade career flying MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-27, Jaguar and Su-30 MKI jets.

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    Defence Ministry appoints Walia as IAF Vice Chief

    The Indian Air Force announced that Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, AVSM, VM, presently Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Air Command, has been appointed Vice Chief of the Air Staff with effect from November 1, 2026.

    “Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, AVSM, VM, has been appointed as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS), Indian Air Force, with effect from 01 November 2026.”
    — @IAF_MCC
    1. 2 outlets Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia named next IAF Vice Chief

      first by The Economic Times, 8d ago · also The Hindu

    2. 2 outlets Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia appointed IAF vice-chief

      first by Times of India, 9d ago · also The Times of India

    • Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, AVSM, VM, has been appointed as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS), Indian Air Force, with effect from 01 November 2026. He is presently the Air Officer Commanding in Chief of Eastern Air Command. An accomplished fighter pilot with over

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