Air Mashal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retd)

Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor, AVSM, VM (Retd), was commissioned as a pilot in 1985 and is a flying instructor with 8,000 hours. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science, two Masters, an MPhil, and a Management degree. A pioneer of aerial refuelling in the IAF and key architect behind inducting advanced combat aircraft, he commanded strategic assets, led the Boeing-777 transfer for the Prime Minister, and served as Commandant of the Air Force Academy and National Defence Academy before retiring as Director General (Inspection & Safety). Scholar Warrior, co-author of two books and an active voice in national security think tanks, he brings rare depth and informed opinion on the Iran war’s lessons for India including deterrence, defence preparedness amongst others.
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Lt Gen KJS 'Tiny' Dhillon

LIEUTENANT GENERAL KANWAL JEET SINGH DHILLON, PVSM, UYSM, YSM, VSM (RETD), an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, is a 1983-commissioned Infantry Officer (Rajputana Rifles). Popularly known as ‘Tiny’ Dhillon, he served extensively in counter-insurgency and counterterrorism operational areas of Kashmir and the North-east. During the most challenging environment of the Pulwama IED blast and the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, he commanded the Srinagar-based 15 Corps in Kashmir. He is MSc, MPhil, PhD and superannuated as Director General, Defence Intelligence Agency, under the Chief of Defence Staff in January 2022. His debut book Kitne Ghazi Aaye, Kitne Ghazi Gaye, a national bestseller, was the winner of the popular choice award in the non-fiction category of the Crossword Book Awards 2024. His second book, Wafadari Imaandari Zimmedari, released in May 2025, is already a national bestseller. His third book Operation SINDOOR published in August 2025 continues to remain a bestseller.

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