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.
Underscoring the importance of cohesive command structures and strong support systems, General Dwivedi emphasised that sustained operational excellence depends on robust rear-area management and integrated support frameworks.
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.
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 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.
"As part of this transformation, formations such as Bhairav Battalions, Ashni Platoons, Shaktiban Regiments and Divyastra Batteries have been raised. These represent our effort to build agile, responsive and mission-oriented forces aligned with future operational needs. At the heart of th
Calling upon all ranks to uphold their profound responsibility to the nation, General Dwivedi urged them to re-dedicate themselves to service in the true spirit of the Indian Army's core ethos: 'Naam, Namak aur Nishaan'.
"You all provided invaluable assistance during Operation Sindoor and played a leading role in serving the nation shoulder-to-shoulder with the Indian Army. The nation salutes your courage," COAS General said.
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.
"The first turning point was the 22-minute strike we carried out on the terror targets. The strike has caused their decision-making cycle was completely disrupted, and it took them time to understand what was happening...this led to mismanagement as they started throwing stones, missiles.
Amid ongoing efforts to maintain peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday underscored the need for constant vigilance, noting that both India and China are gradually increasing their presence in the region even as multiple diplom
"As far as nuclear rhetoric is concerned, I would like to say that there was no discussion on nuclear in the DGMO talks, and whatever nuclear rhetoric was given by the politicians or given by the local public in Pakistan. I have no indication that anything of that sort came from the milit