Upendra Dwivedi

November 28, 2025 9:57 AM

General Upendra Dwivedi outlines Army’s three-phase transformation pathway at Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025

Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday detailed the Army’s three-phase transformation roadmap and identified “four key drivers for the next leap” at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025. The third edition of the Dialogue, organised by the Indian Army in partnership with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), opened at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. It brought together senior military leaders, global strategic experts, diplomats, policymakers, industry represen...

October 27, 2025 6:36 PM

Indian Army commemorates 79th Infantry Day, honours courage and legacy of soldiers

The Indian Army on Monday celebrated Infantry Day, also known as Shaurya Diwas, with solemn tributes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi, marking 79 years of the Infantry’s courage, sacrifice, and service to the Nation. General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, led the commemoration by laying a wreath at the Amar Chakra, honouring the supreme sacrifice of Infantry soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony was attended by senior Army officers, serving p...

July 3, 2025 12:40 PM

Army chief lauds Indian military team for ‘focused’ joint training in Bhutan

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) in Bhutan on Thursday, where he was briefed on the vital role the team plays in enhancing military cooperation between India and the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA). According to the Indian Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI), the COAS interacted with personnel from both the Indian Army and the Royal Bhutan Army at IMTRAT. He commended them for their focused joint ...

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...

April 25, 2025 11:29 AM

Army Chief General Dwivedi heads to Srinagar to assess security after Pahalgam terror attack

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Friday to assess the security situation in the region following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. "Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi will depart for Srinagar and Udhampur shortly," defence officials said on Friday. According to the officials, the Army Chief is scheduled to meet senior army commanders deployed in the Kashmir Valley, along with officials from other security agencies. He will review the...

December 18, 2024 7:44 PM

Indian Army launches AI incubation centre in Bengaluru

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence Incubation Centre (IAAIIC) in Bengaluru on Wednesday through a virtual ceremony, highlighting the Army's commitment to adopting innovative technologies and empowering its personnel with Artificial Intelligence (AI). The IAAIIC aligns with the Indian Army's vision of technological evolution by enhancing operational capabilities, building an AI-ready force, and addressing modern security challenges. Developed in co...