The world is just cooling down from two major conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, wherein the majority of nations took sides based on realism, idealism or religion. The turmoil is also interspersed with ongoing subnational conflicts and common threats to global peace like terrorism, radicalisatio
"The rise of China as a dominant economic and strategic force adds complexity, creates competition, and hampers India's effort to be the natural leader for the Global South," Gen Dwivedi said while speaking at the fourth General Bipin Rawat Memorial Lecture in Delhi.
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday highlighted the importance of emerging technologies in national security, saying that technological prowess has become the new currency of deterrence and data has become the new capital of trade and security.
Upendra Dwivedi's address and subsequent interaction highlighted the crucial role of youth in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasising the synergy between education, innovation, and national security.
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi visited Strike One Corps and attended the capability development conference. He also reviewed the operational preparedness of the formation for developments along the Northern Borders.
He provided comprehensive overview of India's strategic landscape and regional geopolitical dynamics to the audience which included 98 international officers from 68 nations.
In a post on X, the Indian Army tweeted, "General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, laid a wreath at the Indian War Memorial in Neuve-Chapelle, France, honouring the supreme sacrifice of Indian soldiers who fought valiantly during World War I. Their courage, dedication and legacy are forever etched in
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited the 3rd division of the French Army at Fort Ganteaume in Marseille where he was briefed upon the role of the future roadmap of joint training between India and France, the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi during his official visit to France reviewed the Guard of Honour and also interacted with the French Army Chief General Pierre Schill, the Indian Army shared on Tuesday.
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi has departed for an official visit to France from February 24 to 27, as part of efforts to "bolster" India-France defence cooperation, said an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said he has empowered the Corps Commanders deployed in formations along the China border to resolve issues at their level and avoid violence.