Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has highlighted the need for military leaders to adapt to the changing character of war and underscored the importance of inter-services synergy, the Ministry of Defence informed in a press release.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday called unsettled borders with China and the rise of China as "the most formidable challenge" that India and Indian armed forces will face in the "foreseeable future."
On the 66th birth anniversary of the country's first Chief of Defence Staff late Gen Bipin Rawat, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said his legacy should be used for building national will and inspiring citizens and soldiers in the country.
A comprehensive operational discussion was conducted as a run-up to 'Exercise Gaganshakti 2024', featuring deliberations on all domain warfare, including Cyber, Space, Cognitive, and Information Warfare, the Indian Air Force (IAF) informed through a statement on Friday.
The Indian Army is going to organize a tri-services demonstration of made-in-India weapon systems and platforms in an exercise named 'Bharat Shakti' at Pokharan, Rajasthan on March 12.
French Navy Chief Admiral Nicolas Vaujour on Friday emphasised that India and France have a strategic partnership and both countries are working closely, especially in the Indian Ocean.
In the meeting held on Thursday, CDS General exchanged views on the security challenges and enhancing defence cooperation with the chiefs of other countries.
India's senior-most military official, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan and Admiral John Christopher Aquilino, the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM) on Wednesday discussed contemporary security challenges and affirmed stronger ties between both countries.
Australian Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman, called on Vice Chief of Army Staff Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday and discussed bilateral defence cooperation between both countries.
The CDS is scheduled to meet the top military officials from important partner countries like the US, France, Australia, New Zealand and the UK during the dialogue, defence officials said.
Working towards development of villages on the northern borders, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has directed the local Army formations to help in the rehabilitation of Nelang and Jadhang villages in Uttarakhand near the China border.