Air Marshal SP Dharkar Steps into Vice Chief of Air Staff Position
Air Marshal SP Dharkar, a distinguished fighter pilot with an impressive 3,600 hours of flying experience, took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff. His extensive expertise in aviation and leadership positions within the Indian Air Force is expected to bolster the operational readiness and strategic capabilities of the service.
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Why in the news? | Air Marshal SP Dharkar, a distinguished fighter pilot with an impressive 3,600 hours of flying experience, took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff. |
Predecessor | Succeeded Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who became the Chief of Air Staff. |
Command Roles | – Commanded a frontline fighter unit. – Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Air Command. – First Director General of the Defence Space Agency (DSA). – Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Training). |
Key Contributions | – Oversaw the establishment of DSA, handling military space operations and exploitation by Indian Defence Forces. |
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