NewzVille Desk
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh PVSM AVSM, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), superannuates from the Indian Air Force on 31 October 2026, bringing to a close an illustrious career spanning 42 years of distinguished service to the nation.
An accomplished fighter pilot and an Experimental Test Pilot, he has made significant contributions to the operational capability, combat preparedness and modernisation of the Indian Air Force. His tenure as the Chief of the Air Staff was marked by decisive leadership and an unwavering focus on operational readiness, particularly during Operation SINDOOR, wherein the Indian Air Force demonstrated its combat capability, operational precision and resolve in the service of national objectives. His leadership reinforced the IAF’s ability to respond decisively across the full spectrum of operations.
Beyond operational leadership, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh will be remembered for his deep and personal connect with air warriors across the length and breadth of the organisation. His interactions with personnel at the grassroots level reflected his conviction that the strength of the Indian Air Force rests in its people.
The Indian Air Force wishes Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Mrs Sarita Singh, the very best for the years ahead. His legacy of leadership, operational resolve and enduring connect with air warriors will continue to inspire generations.
