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Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia Named Vice Chief of Indian Air Force
✍️ Times of India
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 07:59 PM
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The Ministry of Defence announced the appointment of Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia as the Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia has been appointed as the Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The decision was communicated through an official press release, marking a key leadership change within the service.
As Vice Chief, Air Marshal Walia will assist the Chief of the Air Staff in overseeing operational readiness, strategic planning, and modernization initiatives across the IAF. The role also involves coordinating joint operations with other branches of the armed forces and representing the Air Force in high‑level defence forums.
Air Marshal Walia joins the top echelon of the IAF after a distinguished career that includes command and staff appointments at various levels. His experience is expected to contribute to the force’s ongoing efforts to enhance air superiority and maintain operational effectiveness.
As Vice Chief, Air Marshal Walia will assist the Chief of the Air Staff in overseeing operational readiness, strategic planning, and modernization initiatives across the IAF. The role also involves coordinating joint operations with other branches of the armed forces and representing the Air Force in high‑level defence forums.
Air Marshal Walia joins the top echelon of the IAF after a distinguished career that includes command and staff appointments at various levels. His experience is expected to contribute to the force’s ongoing efforts to enhance air superiority and maintain operational effectiveness.