Have a look at the biography, age and family of Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh
Know more about Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who is making waves online after reports surfaced indicating that he will be assuming the role of Chief of the Air Staff soon. Not sure of what we’re talking about? Here’s the information.
Earlier, reports emerged suggesting that the Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh will soon assume the position of Chief of the Air Staff. As per the media reports, Amar Preet Singh will assume the role on Monday, succeeding Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.
Who is Air Marshal Amar Preet (AP) Singh new Chief of Air Staff, biography, age, family, wife, career and education
Reportedly, VR Chaudhari, is retiring after a three-year term. After learning the news that of Preet Singh’ succeeding VR Chaudhary, netizens took to social media as they start looking for more information about Singh. So, let’s find out more details about him together!
About Amar Preet Singh
ADG S Paramesh, PTM, TM, #DGICG (Addl. Charge), and all ranks of @IndiaCoastGuard extend their good wishes and congratulations to Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, PVSM, AVSM, on his appointment as the Chief of the Air Staff #CAS.#IndianAirForce@IAF_MCC pic.twitter.com/TzVSFknxhY
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) September 30, 2024
Amar Preet Singh, who currently serves as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff will be elevated to the rank of Air Chief Marshal later on Monday afternoon. Born on October 27, 1964, Preet Singh was commissioned into the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot in December 1984. He is married to Sairta Singh and the two have a daughter and son together.
With close to 40 years of service, Singh brings a wealth of experience across various command, staff, instructional, and international roles.
In addition, Air Marshal Singh is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, the Defence Services Staff College, and the National Defence College.
Career
A qualified Flying Instructor and Experimental Test Pilot, Singh has so far logged over 5,000 flight hours on both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
Throughout his career, Singh has commanded an operational fighter squadron and a frontline air base.
As a test pilot, Singh led the MiG-29 upgrade project management team in Moscow and later served as the project director for flight testing at the national flight test centre.
At the national flight centre, Singh supervised the testing of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas.
As per various media reports, Amar Preet Singh’s notable senior positions include Air Defence Commander of South Western Air Command, Senior Air Staff Officer at Eastern Air Command, and Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command.
On Saturday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s appointment in a statement.