INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes over as Indian Army Chief; Gen Manoj Pande accorded with Guard of Honour on last day

General Upendra Dwivedi assumed command of the Indian Army on Sunday, becoming the 30th Chief of the Army. Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, he is a veteran of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and previously served as the Vice Chief of Army Staff from February of the same year. General Dwivedi attended Sainik School Rewa in Madhya Pradesh before joining the National Defence Academy in January 1981. He was commissioned into the 18th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles on December 15, 1984. Throughout his career, he has commanded this battalion in both the challenging terrains of Kashmir valley and the deserts of Rajasthan.

India expands military training for foreign partnerships across Gulf, ASEAN, and Africa

India has significantly expanded its military training programs to strengthen defence partnerships with Gulf, ASEAN, and African nations. Initiatives range from basic infantry skills to advanced systems like submarines and fighter jets. Recently, 76 cadets from Saudi Arabia's King Fahad Naval Academy trained at India's Southern Naval Command in Kochi, focusing on maritime operations and seamanship. India hosts personnel from 26 African countries annually, providing training in counterinsurgency and jungle warfare.

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani to be next Vice Chief of Army Staff

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani is set to be the next Vice Chief of Army Staff succeeding Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, following the government's clearance of his appointment.

Chief of Air Staff to review Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy in Dundigal

The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of the 213 Officers' Course will be held on June 15 at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad, marking the completion of training for flight cadets of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari will be the Reviewing Officer (RO) and will confer the President's Commission to the graduating trainees. The ceremony includes the presentation of 'Wings' to the Flight Cadets, officers of the Indian Navy, and Indian Coast Guard, as well as officers from friendly foreign countries completing their flying training.

Be prepared to meet challenges of modern warfare: Lt Gen Kumar asks IMA cadets

Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command, addressed the Passing Out Parade at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), highlighting the evolving nature of modern warfare influenced by technological advancements. He emphasized the increasing use of space, cyber, and information warfare, and urged the cadets to prepare for these challenges. Lt Gen Kumar noted that modern wars involve ideas, intellect, and innovation, and mentioned the significance of drones, autonomous systems, and cyber warfare.

Army chief highlights rapidly changing nature of warfare

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasized the need for NDA cadets to enhance technical competencies for future battlefields during the passing out parade of the 146th course.

Bachelors degree conferred on 205 cadets at NDA's 146th convocation ceremony

205 cadets were conferred bachelor's degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University during the convocation ceremony of the 146th course of the National Defence Academy in Pune.

All about Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, India's new Navy chief

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, a communication and electronic warfare specialist, assumed charge as the 26th Navy chief, succeeding R Hari Kumar. His distinguished career includes roles as Vice Chief of Naval Staff and Commandant of Indian Naval Academy.

Delhi HC ask Centre to decide representation to include women in armed forces through CDS exam

The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to decide within eight weeks a representation requesting the entry of women into the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy of the Indian Armed Forces through the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination. The court passed the order on a petition by Kush Kalra, who challenged the notification, which excluded female candidates solely on the grounds of their gender.

Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi appointed as next Indian Navy chief

Tripathi is presently the Vice Chief of Navy Staff after having done multiple important assignments in his around 40-year-long vast career and he will assume his new office on April 30.

Ex-Navy chief Admiral Ramdas passes away in Hyderabad

Former Navy Chief Admiral L Ramdas was 90 and was suffering from health issues related to old age. Ramdas, who was admitted to the hospital on March 11, breathed his last Friday morning, his daughter Sagari R Ramdas said.

India's security dynamics involves multi-faceted threats, says Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari at OTA

Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari addressed the passing out parade at the Officers Training Academy, highlighting the evolving nature of warfare due to technological advancements. He emphasized the need for multi-domain capabilities and urged young officers to stay updated with technological developments. The ceremony saw the commissioning of 184 officer cadets and 36 women cadets into various arms and services of the Indian Army, with recognition given to outstanding cadets. Additionally, cadets from friendly foreign countries completed their training, fostering international cooperation.

NDA celebrates 75 years of military glory

The NDA has the unique distinction of being the first joint training institution in the world that trains future officers of all three services in the spirit of jointmanship that proved essential to success on the battlefield during World War II.

Indian troops in Maldives managing choppers, aircraft for its forces

India has for decades been the largest training partner for the MNDF as well, meeting more than 70% of the island nation's requirement of military training. Around 1,500 personnel have been trained in India in the past 10 years, with the most recent being four graduates from the Indian Military Academy in December 2023.

Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi takes over as Vice Chief of Naval Staff

succeeding his role as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. Commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1985, Vice Admiral Tripathi specializes in Communication and Electronic Warfare.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to review CGP at Air Force Academy

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest and Reviewing Officer of the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal, India, on December 17. The event marks the successful completion of pre-commissioning training for Flight Cadets from various branches of the Indian Air Force.

When women can be posted in Siachen, men can also work as nurses in Army: HC

The Delhi High Court has called for gender equality in the armed forces, stating that if a woman officer can be posted in Siachen, a man can also work as a nurse in the Army. The court was hearing a petition challenging the practice of having only women nurses in military establishments. The bench highlighted the Supreme Court's permission for women to join the National Defence Academy and emphasized the need to eliminate gender bias. The court listed the case for further hearing in November. The petition argues that excluding male nurses from the Army is unconstitutional and unjustifiable.

197 officers pass out from Officers Training Academy in Tamil Nadu, join Indian army

A total of 197 officers, including 161 Gentleman Cadets and 36 Women Cadets, have been commissioned into the Indian Army after completing their 11-month training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai. The commissioning ceremony included a military parade, which was reviewed by General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff. The officers were encouraged to uphold the values of selfless service to the nation and strive for excellence.

Army Chief General Manoj Pande leaves for UK on five-day visit

The Chief of the Indian Army Staff, Gen Manoj Pande, is visiting the UK to attend the 201st Sovereign's Parade of Commissioning Course at the prestigious Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst as the 'Sovereign's Representative' for the parade. He will hold talks with the top British defence brass on various matters of common interest, including defence cooperation, counter-terrorism efforts, and strategic planning.

IMA holds passing out parade in Dehradun, watch!

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on two-day visit to Bangladesh

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande is on a two-day visit to Bangladesh to expand bilateral defence and security ties. It is his second visit to Bangladesh after assuming the top post last year. He will meet senior military officials and participate in the passing-out parade of officer cadets of the 84th 'Long Course' at the Bangladesh Military Academy in Chattogram, where he will present the 'Bangladesh India Friendship Trophy' to the best foreign cadet from friendly foreign countries.

He bagged seats in two IIMs but will join Indian Army to fulfill dad's dream

Prajwal Samrit, the son of a Kargil War martyr, has secured his place at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) at Dehradun as a gentlemen cadet. Although he had been offered seats at two Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), the 23-year-old chose to pursue his father’s dream of commissioning an officer in the Indian Army.

Lt Gen Devendra Sharma takes over as Western Command's Chief of Staff

Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma on Tuesday took over as the Chief of Staff of the Indian Army's Western Command. On the occasion, Sharma laid a wreath at the 'Veer Smriti' war memorial and paid homage to the bravehearts of the Western Command, an official statement said.