Air Marshal N Tiwari Appointed as New Vice Chief of Indian Air Force

Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari has officially taken over as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. He stepped into the role on Friday, following the retirement of Air Marshal S P Dharkar, who superannuated on April 30.

Before this prestigious appointment, Air Marshal Tiwari was serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the South Western Air Command, based in Gandhinagar. He had assumed that role in May 2023 and brought with him a wealth of operational and leadership experience.

To mark his new position, he was presented with a ceremonial guard of honour at the Air Headquarters, Vayu Bhawan.

Air Marshal Tiwari was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in June 1986. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and graduated as the President’s Gold Medallist — an honour awarded to the best all-round cadet in the passing-out batch.

Over the years, he has flown several types of aircraft and holds qualifications as both a flying instructor and an experimental test pilot. His career has been rich with field experience, including the operational testing of weapons and systems, especially on the Mirage-2000 fighter jet.

He also played a key role in the Kargil conflict, taking part in several critical missions that demonstrated his courage and tactical expertise.

With his extensive operational background and leadership in key commands, Air Marshal Tiwari’s appointment as the Vice Chief is expected to further strengthen the Indian Air Force’s strategic capabilities. His experience and dedication will play an important role in guiding the Air Force through its future challenges.