Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vayu Sena Medal recipient, officially assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Air Force’s Eastern Air Command in Shillong. A distinguished fighter pilot with thousands of operational flying hours on frontline combat aircraft, Air Marshal Deswal inspected an immaculate ceremonial guard of honor before assuming charge of the strategic theater command. The Eastern Air Command oversees air defense operations across critical northeastern frontier zones bordering China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.
In his opening address to air force personnel, the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief emphasized the imperative of maintaining highest operational combat readiness, technological vigilance, and integrated joint warfare capabilities with the Indian Army and Navy. He highlighted ongoing infrastructure upgrades across forward advanced landing grounds and radar installations in the northeastern sector, ensuring rapid tactical deterrence against external airspace violations. Senior military officers congratulated the veteran commander on his appointment, expressing full confidence in his operational leadership.
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