with nearly four decades of exemplary service in the Indian Air Force (IAF), he has accumulated over 5,000 hours of flying experience, demonstrating his expertise across multiple domains including air operations, leadership, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), as well as space and cyber operations. His distinguished career has seen him lead large teams, formulate strategies, and execute complex missions with precision and purpose.
As the former Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Strategic Forces Command, he has played a pivotal role in policy development, aerospace safety, and capability building, contributing significantly to the future of India's air defence and military strategy. His leadership in these roles has left a lasting impact on national security and the evolving landscape of defence operations.