2026年2月1日,空军元帅Inderpal Singh Walia接管了东部空军司令部,接替Surat Singh空军元帅。 On February 1, 2026, Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia took over the Eastern Air Command, succeeding Air Marshal Surat Singh.

2026年2月1日,空军元帅Inderpal Singh Walia接任印度空军东部空军司令部空中指挥官,接替即将退休的空军元帅Surat Singh。 On February 1, 2026, Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Air Force’s Eastern Air Command, succeeding retiring Air Marshal Surat Singh. Walia是1988年的委托人,其飞行时数超过3 200个无事故飞行小时,有资格乘坐多架战斗机。 A 1988 commissionee, Walia has over 3,200 accident-free flying hours and is qualified on multiple fighter jets. 他以前在东部空军司令部担任高级航空参谋,并担任主要指挥和参谋职务,包括在日本和韩国担任国防随员。 He previously served as Senior Air Staff Officer at the Eastern Air Command and held key command and staff roles, including Defence Attaché in Japan and South Korea. 同一天,元帅Devendra P. Hirani担任高级航空参谋,带来了近5 000个飞行小时和指挥、工作人员和联合国维和特派团的经验。 On the same day, Air Marshal Devendra P. Hirani assumed the role of Senior Air Staff Officer, bringing nearly 5,000 flying hours and experience in command, staff, and UN peacekeeping missions. 东部空军司令部对捍卫印度东部和东北部边界至关重要。 The Eastern Air Command is vital for defending India’s eastern and northeastern borders.