DefenceWednesday, 28 January 2026·The Hindu
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next Vice Chief of the Air Staff
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, a defence appointment relevant for exams.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In January 2026, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, an important defence appointment for national current affairs.
Key specifics
- Officer: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
- Post: Vice Chief of the Air Staff
- Force: Indian Air Force
- Month: January 2026
- Category: defence appointment
Exam lens
Question type: Defence appointments, post-person-force matching. TNPSC one-liner: “Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit became the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force in January 2026.”