Air Marshal SP Dharkar Appointed Next Vice Chief of Air Staff

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Air Marshal SP Dharkar has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of Air Staff.

An Overview of the News

• Air Marshal SP Dharkar will succeed Air Marshal AP Singh, who is set to become the Chief of Air Staff.

Career and Experience

• Commissioned in June 1985.

• Over 3,600 flying hours as a distinguished fighter pilot.

• Alumnus of Rashtriya Indian Military College, National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College, and Air War College (USA).

• Qualified Flying Instructor, Fighter Strike Leader, Instrument Rating Instructor, Examiner, and Air Force Examiner.

Key Command and Teaching Roles

• Commanded a frontline fighter squadron and Fighter Flying Training Establishment.

• Instructor at the Defence Services Staff College and College of Air Warfare.

• Held positions like Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Training) and Air Defence Commander at Eastern Air Command.

Notable Leadership Roles

• First Director General of the Defence Space Agency.

• Headed the Eastern Air Command for the past two years.