General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), visited the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad, on Tuesday, where he addressed participants of the 21st Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC-21), the faculty and the permanent staff of the institution.
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, visited the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, on Monday and delivered a talk on the Indian Army's ongoing transformation and its preparedness for future challenges.
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi concluded his official visit to Australia from February 16-19, advancing India-Australia defence cooperation and deepening strategic alignment between the two nations, as per a statement by the Indian Army.
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi called on Vice Admiral Justin Jones, Chief of Joint Operations, Australian Defence Force, at the Joint Operations Command during his visit to the country.
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi discussed bilateral defence cooperation with Australian Army Chief Lieutenant General Simon Stuart during his four-day visit to Australia.
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, is set to embark on an official visit to Australia from 16 to 19 February 2026. The visit aims to further strengthen India-Australia defence cooperation and reinforce the growing convergence between the two nations.
During the visit, the Army Chief also stopped at Kamsar village in Poonch, where he met Subedar (Honorary Captain) Parvez Ahmed (Retired) of 18 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. General Dwivedi and the veteran JCO had served together on multiple occasions, including during the period when the Arm
The citation recognises the unit's outstanding performance, devotion to duty, operational efficiency and acts of bravery in the Eastern Ladakh sector along the India-China border.
The Indian Army said that Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi also paid a heartfelt tribute to the 10 Army personnel who lost their lives in a tragic road accident.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday extended his greetings on the occasion of the 10th Veterans Day and paid tribute to ex-servicemen and their families, highlighting their continued contribution to the nation.