Chief of Army Staff

July 1, 2026 12:26 PM

General Dhiraj Seth assumes charge as 31st Army chief, unveils ‘VIJAY’ vision for a technology-driven future force

General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. He outlined an ambitious roadmap to transform the Indian Army into a technology-enabled, future-ready force through a strategic vision centred on the acronym "VIJAY." Addressing officers after assuming office, General Seth described it as a matter of "pride and humility" to lead the Indian Army and reaffirmed his commitment to the ideals of "Duty, Honour, and Nation Fi...

June 13, 2026 6:38 PM

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth to assume office as Chief of Army Staff on June 30

The Central government has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). He will assume office on June 30 following the retirement of the current Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, on the same day. Announcing the appointment in a post on X, the Ministry of Defence said Lt Gen Seth, who is currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, will take over in the substantive rank of General with effect from the afternoon of June 30, 2026. An alumnus of...

January 6, 2026 9:45 AM

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi strengthens defence ties with UAE during visit

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Staff Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, commander of the UAE land forces, as part of his ongoing visit to the UAE, with discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries. Officials said the talks covered measures to enhance military engagement, improve convergence in training and expand bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. During the visit, General Dwivedi also toured the UAE land forces ...

August 4, 2025 10:29 PM

Army chief inaugurates ‘Agnishodh’ research cell at IIT-Madras to boost defence self-reliance

In a step towards strengthening self-reliance in defence technology, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday inaugurated ‘Agnishodh’, the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC), at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. The facility aims to integrate academic research with real-time operational applications, reinforcing the Army’s modernization and technology infusion goals under the Five Pillars of Transformation framework. Speaking on the occasion, General Dwivedi high...

June 30, 2025 6:05 PM

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi embarks on 4-day official visit to Bhutan

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday departed for Bhutan on a four-day official visit aimed at further strengthening the enduring defence cooperation between the two nations. During the visit, General Dwivedi is scheduled to call on Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. He will also hold discussions with Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army, according to the Defence Ministry. In addition, the Army Chief will i...

November 23, 2024 10:39 PM

COAS Indian Army General Upendra Dwivedi felicitates gallantry awardees in Pokhara

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, visited Pokhara today and addressed a large Ex-servicemen Rally of Nepal-domiciled Gorkha Ex-servicemen in the sprawling lawns of PPO Pokhara. Accompanied by his spouse, Sunita Dwivedi, President of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), General Dwivedi interacted with and felicitated gallantry awardees and Veer Naris present at the event. The COAS praised the bravery of the Gorkha soldiers, saluting their courage and ...

September 16, 2024 6:09 PM

Indian Army on path to Aatmanirbharta, says Gen Upendra Dwivedi

General Upendra Dwivedi assumed his role as the new Chief of Army Staff today, expressing his honour in leading the Indian Army and assuring the nation of the force's readiness to face current and future challenges. After inspecting a guard of honour at South Block, General Dwivedi said, "This is a matter of immense pride and honour for me to be assigned the responsibility to lead the Indian Army. The glorious traditions and the legacy of the valour and the sacrifices of our soldiers. On this o...