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Nagesh Kapoor
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nagesh Kapoor is a senior air officer of the Indian Air Force, currently serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command since May 1, 2025.[2] Previously, he served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Training Command.[3]

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Early life and education
Kapoor is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, the Defence Services Staff College, and the National Defence College.[4]
Military career
Commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 6 December 1986, Kapoor has over 3,400 hours of flying experience. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat Leader.[5] Throughout his career, he has held numerous positions, including:
Operational roles
- Commanding Officer of a fighter squadron in the Central Sector
- Station Commander of a flying base in the Western Sector
- Air Officer Commanding of a premier air base
Instructional roles
- Chief Instructor (Flying) at the Air Force Academy
- Directing Staff at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
During his tenure at the Air Force Academy, he was involved in the induction and operationalization of the PC-7 MK II aircraft into the IAF's training curriculum. Additionally, he served in a diplomatic role as the Defence Attaché in Pakistan.[6]
Staff appointments
- Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Strategy) at Air Headquarters
- Air Defence Commander at South Western Air Command
- Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters Central Air Command
- Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel at Air Headquarters[7]
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Awards and recognitions
Kapoor received the following awards:
- Vayu Sena Medal in 2008
- Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022[8]
References
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