A new chapter begins for the Indian Army as General Dhiraj Seth takes charge as the 31st Chief of Army Staff. After receiving a ceremonial Guard of Honour, Gen Seth outlined his "Vijay" vision, emphasizing modernisation, technological transformation, joint military integration, and a future-ready fighting force. Linking his priorities with India's evolving security landscape, the new Army Chief pledged to build a stronger, smarter, and more agile army prepared for emerging challenges.


India’s 31st Army Chief: General Dhiraj Seth assumes leadership, vows modernisation & reforms

Dhiraj Seth has taken charge as India’s 31st Army Chief at a time of rapid military modernisation and transformation. The Indian Army is expanding its focus on advanced technologies, drone warfare capabilities, network-centric operations, and enhanced combat readiness to meet evolving security challenges.


India’s 31st Army Chief: General Dhiraj Seth assumes command

India has appointed Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of Army Staff, with effect from June 30, 2026. A highly experienced officer with decades of service, Lt Gen Seth will take over the leadership of one of the world's largest armies at a time of evolving security challenges and military modernisation. 


India: Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth To Assume Charge As Next Chief Of Army Staff |

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth Appointed Chief of Army Staff From June 30

Lt Gen Dwivedi highlighted the emergence of new domains of conflict, including space warfare, satellite vulnerabilities, and chemical, biological, radiological, and information warfare.


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General Syed Asim Munir, the Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS), said that a "national consensus" is needed to address the current economic issues and to fight the other challenges posed by terrorism.

Pakistan army chief urges ‘national consensus’ to fight terrorism challenges, economy crisis

Pakistan government has confirmed that it had received the summary from the Ministry of Defence with a panel of names for the appointment of the new chief of army staff (COAS).

WION Dispatch | Pakistan: PM office receives summary of candidates from Defence Ministry

After refusing to administer oath, Pakistan’s Punjab Governor Omar Sarfaraz Cheema on Thursday said he will nab CM Hamza Shehbaz Sharif if provided “a subedar and four soldiers”.

After urging COAS to act, Pakistan’s Punjab governor vows to nab CM if given five soldiers

Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistan government has filed a review petition on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa's tenure extension and seeks a larger bench to hear the matter. #WION #QamarJavedBajwa

Pakistan: Review plea filed on Bajwa's tenure

Pakistan governments U-turn on Army chief General Bajwa's extension

The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted a conditional extension to incumbent Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday. Bajwa will continue serving as Chief of Army Staff for six months, the court ruled. The Parliament will decide on his further tenure. "We leave this matter to parliament to make law regarding this," Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa said while delivering the verdict.

WION Dispatch: Pak Army chief Bajwa tenure extended till May 2020

Pakistan: Supreme Court gives 6-month extension to Army Chief Qamar Bajwa

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