- Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor assumed office as the Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026.
- He succeeded Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari.
- Air Marshal Kapoor was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in December 1986.
- He played a key role in the induction of the PC-7 Mk II aircraft into the Air Force.
- He has served as a Defence Attaché in Pakistan as part of a diplomatic assignment.
- He has served as the Air Defence Commander in the South Western Air Command.
- He has also served as a Senior Air Staff Officer in the Central Air Command.
- He has been awarded the Air Force Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, and the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal.
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