{
  "id": 12396810,
  "title": "Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit: Meet India's new Air Force chief who served in Operation Sindoor, Op Rakshak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/air-marshal-ashutosh-dixit-meet-indias-new-air-force-chief-who-served",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T14:22:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/air-marshal-ashutosh-dixit-meet-indias-new-air-force-chief-who-served-in-operation-sindoor-op-rakshak-11791295575819.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit is set to become India's new Air Force chief, taking over from Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on October 31, 2026. With over 3,500 hours of flying experience, Dixit is currently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff. He played a key role in developing the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and several other aircraft programs. Dixit's extensive flying experience includes operating various aircraft types such as Mirage-2000, MiG variants, Jaguar, Kiran, IL-78, Hawk, and Tejas. He has taken part in significant military operations like Operation Safed Sagar, Operation Rakshak, and Operation Sindoor. Dixit has received numerous military awards, including the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, one of India's highest honors for distinguished service. His career has focused on enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force, aligning with the government's emphasis on self-reliance in defense.",
  "summary": "Born on December 9, 1966, Dixit joined the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1986. Over nearly four decades of service, he has held several operational, training and senior command positions.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ashutosh Dixit to become India's new Air Force chief on 31 October 2026",
    "Served in Operation Rakshak and Operation Sindoor as Vice Chief of Air Staff",
    "Developed LCA Tejas and contributed to multiple aircraft programs"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}