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 Indian Army concluded a two-day seminar on 13 and 14 February 2026 at Dinjan Military Station on the theme "Arunachal Pradesh: India's Dynamic Frontier", organised by Dao Division under the aegis of Spear Corps
Addressing the opening session of the JAI Se Vijay seminar in Pune, Lt Gen Seth said ongoing global conflicts are reshaping military doctrines and operational priorities.
Highlighting Uttarakhand's unique geographical position with two international borders, the Governor noted that the Himalayan state carries a special responsibility in matters of national security.
Amid rising global instability and rapidly evolving security challenges, Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Innovation (JAI) are no longer optional but essential for India's military preparedness, said Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command.
The exercise was designed to validate the Indian Army's preparedness to execute high-intensity, integrated operations in increasingly complex and evolving battlefield environments, according to a defence release in Pune, where the Southern Command is headquartered.
According to an official release, during the visit, Lt Gen Seth reviewed the large-scale Defence of Gujarat exercise, which validated operational readiness, multi-agency coordination, and rapid-response mechanisms in challenging terrain and operational environments. The exercise reaffirme
The Southern Command Investiture Ceremony was hosted at Ahmedabad on February 6 and 7, 2026 and honoured 34 personnel and 33 units for acts of valour, courage and distinguished service to the nation.
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 Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS, along with Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, visited the Surgical Eye Camp at Military Hospital, Bhuj, organised in collaboration with Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New De
Israel Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir signed a landmark order Tuesday establishing formal guidelines for integrating Orthodox (Haredi) Jews into military service, marking the first time such arrangements have been codified in an official General Staff order.
The championship, conducted from January 27-31, witnessed high-intensity competition, elite athletic performances, and exemplary organizational conduct, as per the release.