Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit held talks with defence officials from Vietnam, South Korea, and the UK on the sidelines of CHODs 2025 in Thailand, focusing on defence cooperation, maritime collaboration, technology, and HADR to boost peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, speaking at the Army War College under the 'Ran Samvad' series, offered insights on force structure, command, and modern warfare. He outlined the contours of future strategic warfare, especially in the context of the Air Force.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh asserted that air power has evolved from a supporting role to a primary force in modern warfare, emphasising offensive deployment.
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) of India, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, on Tuesday held a productive bilateral discussion with Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Admiral Samuel Paparo, on the sidelines of the Chiefs of Defence (CHOD) Conference 2025 in Thailand.
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) prepares to phase out the MiG-21 fighter jet on September 26, 2025, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal is AP Singh on Monday flew a sortie in the iconic aircraft to commemorate its legacy and decades of operational service.
In a bid to ease traffic congestion and improve road safety, the Hyderabad City Police flagged off 50 traffic patrolling bikes along with 100 traffic marshals.
Moreover, 13 Indian Air Force officers were awarded the distinguished Yudh Sewa Medal for playing an important role in executing attacks and defending their own airspace. The officers include Air Vice Marshal Joseph Suares, AVM Prajual Singh and Air Commodore Ashok Raj Thakur.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh paid a visit to the family of Sergeant Surendra Kumar, who laid down his life during Operation Sindoor, in Mehradasi village in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu.
"The aim is to give talent a stepping stone to enter the national limelight and to serve the country through the game. Unfortunately, we have not been able to provide a platform for people to showcase their talent. So, these are all tournaments that showcase talent," he told reporters.
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir threatened nuclear war against India. Defence expert Captain Anil Gaur said India is prepared to respond firmly and highlighted that Operation Sindoor is ongoing. He emphasized that India no longer seeks permission from any country before taking action.
Munir during his visit to the US repeated his anti-India rhetoric describing Kashmir as Pakistan's "jugular vein" stating that it is not India's internal matter but an unresolved international issue,
Congress leader Udit Raj on Sunday questioned the timing of the Indian Air Force (IAF) chief's statements on Operation Sindoor. He asked why the Air Chief Marshal AP Singh gave the statements amid the "vote theft" row.