Defence Appointments

His extensive design expertise spans from the equipment level to system-level projects for both aircraft and helicopters

He succeeds Lt Gen PC Nair who retired after four decades of service.

Sources said current foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra, who was on an extension, is likely to be appointed as the next envoy to the US.

He also emphasized the importance of equipping the armed forces with state-of-the-art weapons and platforms to meet any challenges.