On the possible altercations with China, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said that Indian Forces don't have a design to go offensive unnecessarily.

As the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Singh's main goals are to acquire new fighter planes and continue modernizing the air force to address ongoing national security challenges, including the ongoing border dispute with China in eastern Ladakh.

Born on October 27, 1964, Air Chief Marshal Singh was commissioned into the fighter pilot stream of the Indian Air Force in December 1984. Air Chief Marshal Singh has commanded an operational fighter squadron and a frontline air base.

Born on October 27,1964, Air Chief Marshal Singh was commissioned into the fighter pilot stream of the IAF in December 1984.

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, with over 5,000 hours of flying experience, has assumed charge as the new chief of the Indian Air Force, succeeding Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari, who retired after three years.

Air Chief Marshal Singh took over from incumbent V.R. Chaudhari Monday afternoon. His top priority will be strengthening the fighting capability of the IAF, it is learnt.

Air Marshal AP Singh has more than 5,000 hours of flying experience on a variety of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.