‘VAYU’: New Air Chief Ashutosh Dixit outlines IAF priorities; Rajnath wishes him successful tenure

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met the newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, and wished him a successful tenure. The 29th Chief of the Air Staff took charge on Saturday, succeeding Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh. With nearly four decades of service and over 3,300 flying hours, Dixit brings extensive experience in fighter operations, flight testing and modernisation. He has outlined his vision for the IAF through the acronym VAYU, focusing on vigilance, self-reliance, strategy and jointness, while prioritising operational readiness and restoring the force’s fighter strength.