Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry: Central Air Command Appointment, June 2026
Who is Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry? A concise note on his 1 June 2026 Central Air Command appointment and career background.
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Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry is an Indian Air Force officer who took charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Central Air Command, on 1 June 2026. The Ministry of Defence announcement records the appointment.
Appointment and career facts
- Predecessor: Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan, who retired on 31 May 2026.
- Commission: Fighter stream, December 1989.
- Previous role: Senior Air Staff Officer at Southern Air Command.
- Diplomatic assignment: Defence Attaché in Sweden, also accredited to Norway, Finland and Denmark.
Revision note
Central Air Command’s headquarters is in Prayagraj, as identified in a separate Ministry of Defence release.
Use this page for the June 2026 appointment. An appointment announcement does not establish an officer’s tenure indefinitely; check a newer official notice when answering who currently holds the post.
Sources & Further Reading
| Document / Website | Link |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Defence: Tarun Chaudhry appointment (1 June 2026) | Open Ministry of Defence: Tarun Chaudhry appointment (1 June 2026) ↗www.pib.gov.in |
| Ministry of Defence: Central Air Command headquarters (17 September 2021) | Open Ministry of Defence: Central Air Command headquarters (17 September 2021) ↗www.pib.gov.in |