The Indian Army and the French Army conducted a Subject Matter Expert Exchange on March 9 and 10, aimed at strengthening professional military cooperation and enhancing mutual understanding on evolving aspects of modern warfare.
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.
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 eight Indian Army chiefs likely to attend the conclave include Mizoram Governor Gen VK Singh, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, General Manoj Pande, General Deepak Kapoor, General JJ Singh and General NC Vij.
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
General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, felicitated the Indian Army Marching Contingents, Mounted Contingents and Military & Pipe Bands on Friday for their exemplary performances during the Republic Day 2026 Parade and the Beating Retreat Ceremony.