Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari Appointed Vice Chief of Indian Air Force
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari appointed Vice Chief of the Air Staff, IAF |
| Date of Appointment | 02 May 2025 |
| Position | Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Decorations | PVSM (2025), AVSM (2022), VM (2008) |
| Flying Experience | Over 3600 hours on various aircraft |
| Education | Alumnus of RIMC, Dehradun and NDA, Khadakwasala; President's Gold Medal (NDA, 1985) |
| Commissioning | As a Fighter Pilot in the IAF on 07 June 1986 |
| Professional Training | Graduate of Air Command and Staff College, USA; Directing Staff at IAF Test Pilots' School and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington |
| Key Roles | - Kargil War (1999): Operationalisation of 'Litening' Laser Designation Pod <br> - LCA Tejas Flight Testing: Instrumental in achieving Final Operational Clearance (2006-09, 2018-19) <br> - Air Attache, Paris (2013-2016): Strengthened international military relations <br> - Previous Role: Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command |
| Significance | Expertise in indigenous aircraft testing, operational leadership, and international assignments to drive IAF modernization and combat readiness |