Unnecessary criticism of CDS appointment
The appointment of Lt Gen Raja Subramani as the next CDS has drawn criticism from multiple quarters, though the logic in some cases is bizarre.
The appointment of Lt Gen Raja Subramani as the next CDS has drawn criticism from multiple quarters, though the logic in some cases is bizarre.
“To prevail, we must create capabilities the adversaries can’t counter or do not expect. This is the essence of asymmetry,” he said while speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025, held here.
He further commended the IAF’s continuous efforts towards modernisation through the induction of indigenous platforms, the adoption of advanced weapon systems, and the evolution of doctrines to operate across the full aerospace continuum.
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday called for preparedness against bio-threats and radio contamination from nuclear weapons for the future.
Commissioned into the Indian Army in 1981, General Chauhan has had a distinguished career with several key command and staff appointments.
Emphasising the need to swiftly adapt to disruptive technologies, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday called for rethinking legacy structures and prioritising synergy across the three services to tackle challenges posed by the constantly evolving nature of warfare.
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday paid homage to the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives for the nation in the line of duty during the 1999 Kargil War.
In a major initiative to break away from the traditional system, the government has authorized the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) to issue joint instructions and joint orders to all three Services.
The three chiefs of Tri Services, along with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Wednesday to apprise the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces about Operation Sindoor.
Chief of General Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, met the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the latter’s residence on Sunday to update him about the decisions taken up by the armed forces following the Pakistan sponsored terror attack in Pahalgam.
