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Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan conducted a high-level operational review of the Indian Army’s Northern Command in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir and Western Command in Chandimandir, Haryana , two primary locations that led military operations under Operation Sindoor . During the visit, Gen. Chauhan was briefed by Lt Gen Pratik Sharma and Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar on both kinetic and non-kinetic measures executed to neutralize terror networks and blunt hostile provocations on the northern and western frontiers. He also assessed real-time situational preparedness, logistics upgrades, and post-operation humanitarian rehabilitation, especially for border-area civilians affected by enemy targeting. Image Source: HQ IDS on X The Northern Command presented its operational achievements in dismantling cross-border terror infrastructure and stabilizing border areas in Jammu & Kashmir. The Western Command provided a detailed overview of retaliatory responses alo...

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visited the Headquarters Western Air Command (WAC) in New Delhi to review operational preparedness and hold discussions with Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra , Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command. Image Source:Indian Army on X The visit, which took place amid ongoing post-Operation Sindoor readiness measures, focused on joint operational coordination between the Indian Air Force and other branches of the armed forces. Discussions centred on the status of synergised air operations , operational integration, and command-level assessments. During the visit, General Chauhan interacted with officers and personnel of the Western Air Command. He commended the unit’s role in Operation Sindoor , specifically highlighting the Indian Air Force’s contribution to integrated missions during the cross-border counter-terror strikes. The Chief of Defence Staff reaffirmed the armed forces’ commitment to jointness and operational synergy , bo...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released a new book authored by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan , titled “Ready, Relevant and Resurgent: A Blueprint for the Transformation of India’s Military” . The publication lays out a strategic roadmap for the ongoing overhaul of India’s armed forces to address the evolving challenges of 21st-century warfare. Image Source: Indian Army on X The book highlights key themes central to India's defence reform, including jointness among services , organizational integration , and the pursuit of self-reliance in defence production. It reflects current efforts to modernize the military under a unified command structure, a goal that has been central to the role of the Chief of Defence Staff since the post was created in 2020. Structured as a collection of analytical articles, the book provides a comprehensive view of the Indian Armed Forces’ transformation into a future-ready force , aligned with the national vision of building a...

Suratgarh/Naliya, May 19 — Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visited the forward bases at Suratgarh Military Station and Naliya Air Force Station today to review operational preparedness and boost troop morale. Accompanied by Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander, South Western Command, and Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, AOC-in-C, South Western Air Command, the CDS interacted with personnel and commended their high state of readiness and morale. The visit came in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor , during which Indian forces repelled multiple incursions by a western adversary. General Chauhan lauded the troops for their valour, professionalism, and commitment, calling their actions exemplary of military excellence. He was briefed on the deployment of advanced air defence systems and held strategic discussions with senior commanders. The CDS stressed the need for constant vigilance and inter-service synergy to meet evolving threats. He also acknowledged the suppo...