General Dhiraj Seth

November 15, 2026 11:18 AM

COAS General Dhiraj Seth embarks on visit to Czech Republic to strengthen defence cooperation

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth embarked on an official visit to the Czech Republic from November 16 to 19, aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, enhancing military-to-military ties and exploring opportunities for collaboration in defence technology and industry. During the visit, General Seth will hold discussions with senior military leaders of the Czech Armed Forces, including Lieutenant General Petr Čepelka, First Deputy Chief of the General Staff and Dep...

October 6, 2026 8:09 PM

COAS flags in Indo-Argentine Army expedition after successful summits of Mt Kamet, Abi Gamin

General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff, on Tuesday flagged in members of the Joint Indo-Argentine Army Mountaineering Expedition in New Delhi after the team successfully summited Mt Abi Gamin (7,355 metres) on September 17 and Mt Kamet (7,756 metres) on September 21, 2026. Located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Mt Kamet is the third-highest peak in India, after Mt Kanchenjunga and Mt Nanda Devi. The 35-member expedition, led by Lieutenant Colonel Chirag Chatterjee, comprised 25 pers...

September 16, 2026 11:57 AM

COAS General Dhiraj Seth Begins Official Russia Visit to Strengthen Defence Cooperation, Military Ties

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth is on an official visit to Russia from September 16 to 18, aimed at further strengthening the longstanding defence partnership and military-to-military cooperation between India and Russia. During the visit, General Seth will receive a ceremonial Guard of Honour and pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow. He will also hold discussions with Colonel General Andrei Nikolayevich Mordvichev, Commander-in-Chief of...

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 30, 2026 6:11 PM

General Dhiraj Seth Takes Charge as India’s 31st Chief of the Army Staff

General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than four decades of distinguished service in the Indian Army. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, General Seth was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986. During a military career spanning nearly four decades, he has served in a range of operational, strategic and capability development roles, contributing...