DefenceFriday, 23 January 2026·The Hindu
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next Vice Chief of Air Staff
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, a defence appointment fact.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In January 2026, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, a defence appointment that can be asked in TNPSC exams.
Key specifics
- Officer: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit.
- Post: Next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force.
- Service: Indian Air Force, one of India’s three armed forces.
- Time reference: January 2026, when the appointment was reported.
Exam lens
Question type: Defence appointments, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Vice Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force. TNPSC one-liner: “Who was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force in January 2026?”