LT GEN ANIL CHAIT
India Accelerator launches vertical to focus on robotics, unmanned aerial systems
India Accelerator launches RUMS (Robotics, Unmanned & Space) to support startups in robotics and unmanned sectors. Lt. Gen Anil Chait, a former Indian Army veteran, leads RUMS to foster innovation and growth in defense and other critical industries.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan concludes France visit, reaffirms strategic partnership
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited France and reaffirmed the long-standing strategic partnership between New Delhi and Paris and further reinforced the bilateral defence cooperation between the two nations, according to an official release.
'Wars are changing': Army Chief and CDS want Indian forces to adopt de-novo mantra for future warfare
General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, initiated 'Parivartan Chintan' in New Delhi, focusing on developing a joint culture for the Armed Forces. The conference aimed to generate fresh ideas for jointness and integration among the services. Discussions included modernization, procurement, training, and collaboration, with a focus on emerging technologies and national strategic issues. This initiative aligns with the Indian armed forces' transformation towards joint structures, ensuring they are "future ready." The conference highlighted the importance of jointness and integration for theatre commands and broader defence reforms.
Defence minister, top military brass pay tribute to fallen soldiers on 'Vijay Diwas'
On Vijay Diwas, commemorations across India honored the 1971 war victory. At the National War Memorial, top defense officials paid respects. In Jammu, Major Gen Gaurav Gautam honored fallen soldiers, praising their sacrifices. Lt Gen RP Kalita laid a wreath at Vijay Smarak in Kolkata. This day marks Pakistan's surrender in 1971, a pivotal moment leading to Bangladesh's creation. India's victory shattered Pakistan's two-nation theory. Vijay Diwas stands as a tribute to India's historic triumph, marking sacrifices of over 3,900 soldiers and 9,851 injuries in the 1971 Battle.
CDS Gen Chauhan interacts with senior military brass of three services
"Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan presided over the first session of Combined Leadership Conclave and interacted with the senior leadership of the armed forces in New Delhi," defence ministry said. The three-day conclave is focussing on geo-strategic issues, contemporary and emerging security challenges
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS to take part in 3-day North Tech Symposium in Jammu
The Indian Army is organizing the three-day North Tech Symposium, which will be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and Army Chief General Manoj Pande. The event is expected to showcase military equipment from over 250 companies, including 50 start-ups. The symposium aims to promote cutting-edge defence technology and self-reliance, with a focus on enhancing military capabilities through synergy, research, development, and innovation.
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Vice Admiral Atul Anand takes over as Additional Secretary of Department of Military Affairs
Vice Admiral Atul Anand has been appointed as the Additional Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs, according to the Defence Ministry. He replaces Lt Gen Anil Puri, who retired in February this year. Vice Admiral Anand joined the Indian Navy in 1988 and has a distinguished career. He has served in various key appointments and has received prestigious medals.
Relief for Anil Ambani in cheque bounce case
The HC stayed the trial under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, in connection with a writ petition filed by two of the co-accused Paresh Purushottamlal Rathod and Retd. Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain.
Need to counter 'an adversary's' rapid advances in space sector: CDS Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan has emphasised the importance of India developing space capabilities to counter rapid advances made by a potential adversary, widely believed to refer to China. Speaking at the Indian DefSpace Symposium, Gen Chauhan called for action on building cyber-secure, space-based communications networks using quantum encryption, and on protecting the country's existing space assets
Cambodian military commander meets Rajnath, Jaishankar and Gen Pande
Commander of Royal Cambodian Army Lt General Hun Manet on Friday met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande with a focus on ways to boost bilateral defence and military cooperation.
CDS Anil Chauhan chairs high-level security meeting in Jammu
The meeting was attended by Udhampur-based northern Army commander Lt General Upendra Dwivedi and Director General of Police Dilbag Singh among others, they said.
CDS Anil Chauhan visits NCC's Republic Day Camp, says its contribution in inculcating discipline in youth exemplary
Highlighting the NCC's contributions in social awareness activities, General Chauhan more than 200 tonnes of plastic waste has been collected from different water bodies across the country under the 'Puneet Sagar Abhiyan'.He said approximately 13.5 lakh NCC cadets participated in the campaign and collected almost 208 tons of plastic waste, of which 167 tons has been sent for recycling.
CDS needs to focus on reforms, planning and capability-building
As rightly prioritised by the new CDS, the formation of the theatre commands needs to be high on his agenda. Even today, many, including those in the Air Force, are lukewarm towards the idea. The Air Force is perhaps rightly concerned about the distribution of limited air assets between the theatres. Building air power is a matter of priority and the government needs to pull out all stops to expedite acquisitions which should lead to a massive push for domestic manufacturing.
Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retired) appointed next Chief of Defence Staff. 5 things to know about the new CDS
In a career spanning over nearly 40 years, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd) had held several command, staff and instrumental appointments and had extensive experience in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir and North-East India, said Ministry of Defence.
Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd) appointed CDS
Gen Chauhan, who will now be a four-star General and is senior to all current armed forces chiefs, will also function as secretary, Department of Military Affairs. The officer was presently serving as Military Advisor to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) after retiring from the Army in May 2021.
Indian problems, Indian solutions: Lt. Gen Anil Puri on Agnipath scheme
Puri said that in the coming years, India will be the only nation to have 50% of the population under the age of 25 years.
Defence ministry, top military brass explain why Agnipath has been rolled out
Lt. Gen. Anil Puri, Addt'l Secretary, Department of Military Affairs explained that the Agnipath scheme has been rolled out as a transformative scheme to empower the armed forces and to address country-centric and soldier-centric concerns.
Agnipath aspirants will have to affirm they didn't take part in arson: Govt
The Army, Navy and the Air Force also came out with a broad schedule for the recruitment of soldiers under the scheme while asserting that it was being implemented to bring down the age profile of the armed forces. Air Marshal SK Jha said, "Agniveer batch number 1 registration process will start from June 24 and from July 24. Phase 1 online examination process will start. The first batch would be enrolled by December and training would commence by December 30."
Intake under Agnipath scheme will rise to 1.25 lakh in near future: Lt Gen Anil Puri
The armed forces addressed the press detailing the recruitment plan under the Agnipath scheme today.
Assam Rifles seized Rs 1,600 crore illegally traded goods in northeast since 2020
"The Assam Rifles in the year 2020 seized Rs 857 crore of illegally traded goods and around Rs 746 crore in 2021," Assam Rifles Director General said. "The force has been at the helm of affairs to counter illegal trade along the 1,643-km porous and unfenced India-Myanmar border. The whole region is of great importance from an economic and strategic point of view," he said.
Lt-Gen Manoj Pande to take charge of Eastern Army Command on Tuesday
Lt Gen Pande was commissioned in the Bombay Sappers in December 1982. In his distinguished career, he has held several prestigious command and staff assignments in conventional as well as counter-insurgency operations in all types of terrain.
Lt Gen Paramjit Singh to be new DGMO of Army
Lt Gen Singh is currently serving as General Officer Commanding of the Army's Nagrota-based XVI Corps
India may contribute 25 per cent nanotechnology professionals by 2025: Assocham-TechSci Research
In 2011, India's share in global nanotechnology research publications had reached six per cent from a mere two per cent in the year 2000, the study found.
Indian armed forces know democracy is better than any other way of life: Lt General Anil Chait
"The spectrum of evacuees was wide, including the old and infirm, ladies, children, the medically affected and animals."
Around 18,000 people shifted to safer places in Uttarakhand: GOC
The Army has shifted some 18,000 people stranded at various places in the rain-ravaged Uttarakhand to safer places braving adverse conditions.
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