CDS General Anil Chauhan reviews operational readiness of Chinar Corps in north Kashmir

April 4, 2026 5:13 PM

CDS General Anil Chauhan reviews operational readiness of Chinar Corps in north Kashmir

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Saturday reviewed the operational preparedness of the Army’s Chinar Corps during his visit to strategically significant areas in north Kashmir. During the visit, the CDS assessed the security situation and operational posture along the Line of Control (LoC) and commended the formation for its high standards of preparedness, professionalism, and doctrinal coherence. At Baramulla, CDS Chauhan was briefed on future force applications and the infusi...

College of Defence Management hosts annual ‘MITRA’ seminar; CDS Chauhan calls for shift to Intelligent Warfare

February 25, 2026 5:05 PM

College of Defence Management hosts annual ‘MITRA’ seminar; CDS Chauhan calls for shift to Intelligent Warfare

Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan on Wednesday called for a doctrinal and technological shift in India’s military strategy, urging the armed forces to transition from net-centric operations to “Intelligent Warfare” and move beyond Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) towards All Realm All Domain Operations (ARADO). Addressing the annual seminar on ‘Multi-Domain Integrated Technologically-Empowered Resilient Armed Forces (MITRA)’ at the College of Defence Management in Secunderabad on Febru...

Indian Naval Academy holds autumn term 2025 passing out parade

November 30, 2025 10:57 AM

Indian Naval Academy holds autumn term 2025 passing out parade

The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, held its Passing Out Parade (POP) for the Autumn Term 2025 on Saturday, marking the completion of initial training for 232 trainees. The cohort included Midshipmen of the 109th Indian Naval Academy Course and cadets from various Naval Orientation Courses, including 18 cadets from seven friendly foreign nations - Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Maldives, Myanmar, Mozambique, and Seychelles - underscoring the academy’s expanding international engagement....

Rajnath Singh releases book ‘Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II’ authored by CDS General Anil Chauhan

October 14, 2025 9:43 PM

Rajnath Singh releases book ‘Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II’ authored by CDS General Anil Chauhan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday released a book titled ‘Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II: Shaping a Future Ready Force’, authored by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan. The book presents a comprehensive and future-oriented blueprint for shaping India’s Armed Forces for making them future-ready. The book makes an in-depth analysis of warfare’s changing character and provides an evolutionary overview of war, while focusing on emerging frontiers such as cyberspace,...

CDS General Anil Chauhan inaugurates first-ever Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium

September 22, 2025 8:50 PM

CDS General Anil Chauhan inaugurates first-ever Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the first edition of the Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium (T-SATS) at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on Monday. The two-day event aims to synergise academia, startups, industry, and the Armed Forces to co-develop cutting-edge, indigenous technologies for India’s defence sector. The symposium has brought together Directors, Heads of Departments, and students from 62 leading institutions including IISc, IITs, IIITs, and ...

Operation Sindoor is testament to synergy, operational cohesion among the three Services: CDS

August 10, 2025 5:53 PM

Operation Sindoor is testament to synergy, operational cohesion among the three Services: CDS

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday lauded the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’ as a testament to the synergy and operational cohesion among the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Addressing participants of the 21st Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC) and senior officers at the College of Defence Management (CDM) in Secunderabad, CDS Chauhan emphasised the significance of Jointness and Integration in shaping the future of India’s armed forces. He also underscore...

CDS General Anil Chauhan embarks on official Visit to France

April 21, 2024 9:58 PM

CDS General Anil Chauhan embarks on official Visit to France

India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, is set to bolster defence ties with France during his official visit to the European nation. This visit aims to strengthen the longstanding relationship between the two countries. Scheduled to engage with key figures in both civil and military leadership in France, General Chauhan will meet with his counterpart, French Chief of Defence Staff (CEMA) General Thierry Burkhard. Additionally, he will hold discussions with the Director of th...