Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Takes Office as Vice Chief of Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor has taken on the role of Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) for the Indian Air Force as of January 1, 2026, representing a key leadership change at the highest level of the organization.
Joining the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force in December 1986, Air Marshal Kapoor brings nearly four decades of exemplary service and extensive operational expertise. As an experienced air warrior, he has piloted a diverse array of fighter and trainer aircraft, earning a reputation for his professionalism, strategic insight, and leadership skills.
Throughout his distinguished career, Air Marshal Kapoor has occupied numerous vital command, operational, and staff roles, significantly influencing the force preparedness, combat capabilities, and institutional advancement of the IAF.
In his capacity as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor will be instrumental in operational planning, advancing force modernization, enhancing capability development, and shaping policy, thereby aiding the Chief of the Air Staff in navigating the Indian Air Force through changing security landscapes.
His appointment underscores the Indian Air Force's focus on leadership driven by experience, operational integrity, and continuity, as it progresses toward becoming a future-ready air power force.
