New Air Chief Ashutosh Dixit unveils 'VAYU' as guiding vision for the Indian Air Force
On his first day, the 29th Chief of the Air Staff set four pillars: readiness, self-reliance, innovation and jointness with the Army and Navy.
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit began his tenure as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff on November 1 by paying homage at the National War Memorial, followed by a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Air Force Station New Delhi.
In his opening address he set out the theme 'VAYU': Vigilance, Victory and Readiness, including restoring combat strength to sanctioned levels; Aatmanirbharta, speeding up indigenous platforms, sensors and weapons; Yukti, innovation in doctrine and technology such as AI-enabled command and control and counter-drone capabilities; and Unity of Effort with the Army, Navy and national agencies.
An Experimental Test Pilot and Qualified Flying Instructor with over 3,500 flying hours, Air Chief Marshal Dixit has served as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command and Vice Chief of the Air Staff.
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Government of India. Photo: PIB.
