Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann assumed command as Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Air Command (SAC)

Exam-focused facts from the 3 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann assumed command as the Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Air Command (SAC) of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
He succeeds Air Marshal Manish Khanna, who superannuated on June 30.
He is a Pilot Attack Instructor with over 3,000 flying hours on various aircraft, including the Apache, MiG-21, Jaguar, MiG-29, Su-30, and Rafale.
Prior to this appointment, he served as the Senior Air Staff Officer at Western Air Command.
He has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Vayu Sena Medal (VSM).