Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of Army Staff, succeeding Gen Upendra Dwivedi upon retirement in June 2026. A seasoned Armoured Corps officer, he brings extensive command experience and is expected to lead army modernisation efforts
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff and will take charge on June 30, 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A seasoned Armoured Corps officer, he has extensive operational and strategic leadership experience
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi addressed officers at the College of Defence Management in Secunderabad, highlighting the Indian Army’s shift toward technology-driven transformation, proactive deterrence, and multi-domain warfare while stressing leadership, strategic management, and self-reliance in future conflicts.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi likened Operation Sindoor to a chess game in the grey zone of warfare, saying it struck Pakistan’s heartland for the first time. He warned of future multi-front conflicts requiring technology-driven preparedness and narrative management
