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In times of changing warfare, Sudarshan Chakra can be revolutionary

August 27, 2025 4:27 pm

The logic underlying its development is strategically inescapable, but execution remains the ultimate test. Can India overcome bureaucratic inertia delaying previous projects?

Possible convergence of interest between China, Pakistan and Bangladesh may be against India: CDS General Anil Chauhan

July 09, 2025 2:06 pm

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan also said Operation Sindoor is unique in itself and may hold lessons for the entire world.

CDS Anil Chauhan flags growing space capabilities of India's adversaries: ‘primary elements of warfare will depend on space'

April 07, 2025 4:21 pm

Gen Anil Chauhan said mankind is on the cusp of an era where “space is emerging as a new domain of warfare, and it is going to dominate warfare”.

Tri-service marching tune being composed to inculcate joint culture in armed forces: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan

November 14, 2024 3:36 pm

In an article in the USI journal CDS Gen Anil Chauhan spells out measures being taken to promote jointness among the armed forces.

Proxy war continuation of same ideology and mindset that have not changed: CDS

July 19, 2024 4:32 am

Speaking at the ‘Kargil Diwas Honours’ hosted by TV9 Network here to mark the 25th anniversary of the Kargil war, the CDS also said besides recalling memories of a war, it is also important to look at its aftermath and draw the “right lessons” for the future.

Space will cast its influence on air, maritime and land domains: Chief of defence staff

April 18, 2024 8:47 pm

Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir V Kamat and other senior officers of the armed forces attended the event held at the Manekshaw Centre here.

CDS Anil Chauhan: Adversaries have options in informal wars; need strong deterrence

February 24, 2024 12:57 am

Gen Chauhan was speaking at a panel discussion on the last day of the Raisina Dialogue 2024 on The New Wars: Policies, Practices, and Preparation.

Situations like Gaza conflict can polarise world, important to manage disputes: General Anil Chauhan

November 19, 2023 7:47 am

“The Israel Hamas conflict which is currently on, I believe, has the potential to polarise the world. It might usher in new geopolitical alignments,” General Anil Chauhan said.

CDS: New disability rules will protect interests of genuine beneficiaries

October 07, 2023 3:43 am

He added that the revised entitlement rules will be applicable for those armed forces personnel who retired after September 21 and the norms will not be retrospectively implemented.

Need to invest more in UN peacekeepers, recognise role of women personnel: Rajnath

June 14, 2023 1:36 pm

Indian peacekeepers are equipped with largely indigenous vehicles and equipment, says Army Chief

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General Bipin Rawat takes charge as India's first Chief of Defence Staff

January 01, 2020 3:34 pm

As CDS, General Rawat will have to facilitate restructuring of military commands for optimal utilisation of resources by bringing about jointness in operations, including through establishment of joint/ theatre commands.

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