LCA Mk-1A, LCA Mk-2, MRFA: Key projects new IAF chief is expected to push

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit’s appointment comes at a critical juncture as the Indian Air Force grapples with a shortage of fighter jets
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Appointment of Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, 59, will take charge as Chief of Air Staff on October 31 following the retirement of Air Chief Marshal AP Singh. His appointment comes at a critical juncture as the Indian Air Force grapples with a shortage of fighter jets. Some modernisation programmes face delays and need to move faster. These are the five major programmes Dixit is expected to prioritise:
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