Air Chief Marshal AP Singh PVSM AVSM, Chief of the Air Staff, superannuated from the Indian Air Force on 31 October 2026, concluding a 42-year distinguished service career. An accomplished fighter pilot and Experimental Test Pilot, he made significant contributions to the operational capability, combat preparedness, and modernization of the Indian Air Force. His tenure as Chief was marked by decisive leadership and unwavering focus on operational readiness, particularly during Operation SINDOOR where the IAF demonstrated combat capability, operational precision, and resolve in service of national objectives.
Beyond operational leadership, Air Chief Marshal Singh was known for his deep personal connection with air warriors across the organization, engaging with personnel at grassroots levels and emphasizing professionalism, accountability, initiative, and pride in service. He focused on creating a technologically empowered and future-ready Indian Air Force with emphasis on indigenization, innovation, and integration of emerging technologies. His vision strengthened the organization's resolve toward building a capable, credible, and combat-ready force. The Indian Air Force extended best wishes to him and Mrs Sarita Singh for the years ahead, noting that his legacy of leadership, operational resolve, and enduring connect with air warriors will continue to inspire generations.
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