Key Posts (5) Chief of the Air Staff

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh (born October 1964) retires in October 2027, providing the Air Force with relatively greater continuity. Who will succeed him?

· Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, Vice Chief of Air Staff since May 2025 and a highly experienced test pilot, is the leading contender.

· Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan, AOC-in-C Central Air Command, remains a strong challenger in what is expected to be a competitive selection process.

 

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