Chief of Defence Services (CDS) Archives

Armed Forces to Get a Common Education Corps

RA News Desk - September 19, 2025

In a major step towards greater integration of the Armed Forces, the military will set up three new joint military stations on the mainland, create a common education corps and implement key transformations across...

India’s Largest Aero Engine Test Bed, built by Raphe mPhibr Dedicated to the Nation by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

RA News Desk - September 2, 2025

New Delhi In a boost to the drone industry, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated the country’s largest aero engine test bed, built by Raphe mPhibr Pvt Ltd, to the nation in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam...

Operation Sindoor Clearly Demonstrated Tri-Services Synergy and Operational Cohesion: CDS

RA News Desk - August 12, 2025

New Delhi: Operation Sindoor was a clear demonstration of tri-services synergy and operational cohesion among the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, underscoring the success of integrated joint military efforts. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)...

Another Glorious Chapter Added to GRSE’s Annals With the Commissioning of INS Arnala – Indian Navy’s First ASW Shallow Water Craft

RA News Desk - June 18, 2025

Kolkata: The breaking of the commissioning pennant on the masthead of the INS Arnala with the last note of the National Anthem, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, added yet...

Integration of Technology into Military Operations is Becoming Critical, Combat Between Machines and Humans Likely in Future Warfare: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

RA Editorial Desk - November 14, 2024

New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has emphasised the need for the Indian military to prepare for a future where combat may increasingly occur between machines and humans. He highlighted...

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan on Visit to France to Further Reinforce Robust India-France Defence Ties

Admin - April 22, 2024

New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has proceeded on an official visit to France to further reinforce the robust defence ties between the two nations, which have gained considerable momentum...

Avionics Expo 2023 Unfolds Key Insights into the Evolving Landscape of Military Technology

Admin - December 8, 2023

New Delhi: Showcasing Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd’s (HAL) rich legacy in the design, development, and production of diverse avionics, the Avionics Expo 2023 unfolded on December 7 at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New...

Orchestrating the Theatre of War

Lt Gen Prakash Katoch - July 15, 2023

According to a Press Information Bureau (PIB) release on June 18, a ‘Chintan Shivir,’ organised by the Ministry of Defence (ministry), deliberated upon various issues such as national security, cyber security, information security policy,...

Proposed Theatre Commands Structure to Finally Take Off with Army, Navy, IAF On Board

Admin - June 29, 2023

New Delhi: The Army, Navy and Indian Air Force (IAF) are “99 per cent” on board after months of dithering, multiple plans and objections, and in agreement with the broad contours of the theatre...

Defence Diplomacy Must Find Its Rightful Place in India’s Global Trajectory

Lt Gen A B Shivane - April 19, 2023

The 21st Century poses multiple, complex, and dynamic global security challenges that nation-states face today. The world is seeing a transition to a multi-alignment world order shaped by intensified competition for resources and markets...

Indian Navy Planning Partial Leasing of Private Shipyard

Admin - March 14, 2020

New Delhi: Facing shortage of funds to create a strategic naval base on the Eastern Coast, the Indian Navy is reportedly planning to partially lease a private shipyard to berth its new aircraft carrier. The...

An Approach to the Af-Pak Region

Admin - March 10, 2020

The Af-Pak region has come into focus with the US-Taliban Deal. It is the start to the impending reduction and eventual exit of US forces from the region. This deal has taken place in...

CDS Says India Looking for Separate Theatre Command for J and K

Admin - February 17, 2020

New Delhi: In a move aimed at strengthening defence along the Indo-Pak border, the Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on February 17 said India was looking at setting up a separate theatre...