Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said that the country's indigenous production capabilities are increasing, including in the field of drones, and the desire is to have 100 pc of equipment production in India eventually, even if it takes a few years.
Expressing his reservations over engaging the defence forces in a political slugfest, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that the Army should not be involved in politics.
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Indian Army, engaged in productive discussions with military leaders from Algeria, Tanzania, Maldives and Belarus on the sidelines of Aero India 2025.
"I wrote an open letter to the Army Chief (you) with sincere intentions for the betterment of the country and the nation, aiming to bridge the growing divide between the military and the public. However, the response was extremely irresponsible and unserious," Geo News quoted the letter penn
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited Prayagraj on Thursday wherein he reviewed the administrative preparations carried out by the formation for the Maha Kumbh 2025.
The parade commenced with a Wreath Laying ceremony at the Command War Memorial, where General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), paid tribute to the brave soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has identified the presence of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan and cross-border terrorist activities as the main points of contention between Pakistan and its western neighbour.
According to an official release, the COAS in his address encouraged the cadets to continue striving for excellence and emphasised the fact that serving the nation goes beyond the Armed Forces.
The statement posted by ADGPI of Indian Army on X, reads, "On behalf of the Indian Army, I extend my heartfelt greetings of New Year 2025 to all countrymen. May this year bring happiness, good health and prosperity to you and your family."
In an interview with Prothomalo, General Waker-Uz-Zaman said that India and Bangladesh have a "give and take relationship" and added that the relations must be based on fairness.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday reached Ujjain and offered prayers at Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple where he was accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi.