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AIR MARSHAL PV SHIVANAND TAKING OVER COMMAND OF SOUTH WESTERN AIR COMMAND
Air Marshal PV Shivanand Takes Command of SWAC
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 1 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Air Marshal PV Shivanand AVSM VM assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command on 01 July 2026.
Upon taking command, Air Marshal Shivanand paid homage to the Bravehearts at the South Western Air Command War memorial.
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Leadership in Indian Air Force
The appointment of Air Marshal PV Shivanand emphasizes leadership transitions within the IAF and their strategic implications. Understanding such changes is essential for analyzing military governance and operational effectiveness.
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