Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor on Thursday assumed the role of Vice Chief of Air Staff, succeeding Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, who retired on Wednesday after four decades of service. Also Read Air Chief praises IAF’s role in shaping military outcomes through Operation Sindoor"Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor assumed the appointment of Vice Chief of the Air Staff, IAF, on 1 Jan 26. His key staff appointments include Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Strategy) at Air Headquarters, Air Defence Commander at SWAC, Senior Air Staff Officer at Central Air Command, and Air Officer-in-charge Personnel at Air Headquarters. Air Marshal Kapoor took over from Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, SYSM PVSM AVSM VM, who retired after 40 years of service. In a separate development, Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, SWAC, on January 1.

Source: The Telegraph January 01, 2026 17:25 UTC