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Indian Air Force Vice Chief Calls for Technological Advancements
Indian Air Force Vice Chief Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has outlined a 10-year roadmap for integrated air power, focusing on advancements in AI, space, autonomous systems, cyber resilience, and indigenous aero-engines. The roadmap aims to enhance combat effectiveness through integrated combat networks and emphasizes the importance of trained personnel. According to Air Marshal Dixit, the future air force will combine manned platforms with large numbers of unmanned systems, and cyber resilience will be critical in the digitalization of warfare. The roadmap was presented at the Bharat Defence Conclave 2026, as reported by ETGovernment.