IAF chief AP Singh takes final flight in Tejas, the fighter jet he once helped test

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, the Chief of the Indian Air Force, conducted his final sortie in a Tejas fighter aircraft during the Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026. The multinational military exercise served as the setting for this flight, which underscored the operational capabilities and collaborative training efforts of the participating air forces.

This event holds personal and professional significance due to Air Chief Marshal Singh’s long-standing history with the Tejas program. Having previously served as a test pilot for the aircraft, his final flight marks a symbolic conclusion to his direct involvement with the platform's development and testing phases.