Nagesh Kapoor
Nagesh Kapoor | |
|---|---|
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| Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command | |
| Assumed office 1 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Narmdeshwar Tiwari |
| Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command | |
| In office 1 May 2024 – 30 April 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Radhakrishnan Radhish |
| Succeeded by | Tejinder Singh |
| Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel | |
| In office 1 September 2023 – 30 April 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Suraj Kumar Jha |
| Succeeded by | Sunil Kashinath Vidhate |
| Personal details | |
| Awards | Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vayu Sena Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 6 December 1986 – Present |
| Rank |  Air Marshal |
| Unit | No. 35 Squadron |
| Commands | South Western Air Command Training Command No. 35 Squadron |
| Service number | 18557 [1] |
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, SYSM, PVSM, AVSM, VM is a senior air officer of the Indian Air Force, currently serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command since May 1, 2025.[2] Previously, he served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Training Command.[3]
Early life and education
Kapoor is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, the Defence Services Staff College, and the National Defence College.[4]
Military career
Commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 6 December 1986, Kapoor has over 3,400 hours of flying experience. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat Leader.[5] Throughout his career, he has held numerous positions, including:
Operational roles
- Commanding Officer of a fighter squadron in the Central Sector
- Station Commander of a flying base in the Western Sector
- Air Officer Commanding of a premier air base
Instructional roles
- Chief Instructor (Flying) at the Air Force Academy
- Directing Staff at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
During his tenure at the Air Force Academy, he was involved in the induction and operationalization of the PC-7 MK II aircraft into the IAF's training curriculum. Additionally, he served in a diplomatic role as the Defence Attaché in Pakistan.[6]
Staff appointments
- Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Strategy) at Air Headquarters
- Air Defence Commander at South Western Air Command
- Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters Central Air Command
- Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel at Air Headquarters[7]
Awards and recognitions
Kapoor received the following awards:
- Vayu Sena Medal in 2008
- Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022[8]
References
- ^ "Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor- BRF". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes charge as AOC-in-C of SW Air Command". Business Standard. 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Takes Over as AOC-in-C Training Command". Press Information Bureau. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Assumes Command of IAF's Training Command". SSBCrack. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Press Release:Press Information Bureau". pib. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Takes Over Training Command". Bharat Shakti. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Takes Over as Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel". Press Information Bureau. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Assumes Charge as Training Command Chief". India Strategic. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.