HQ IDS - India

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

A high-impact lecture on Information Security was delivered by Mr Krishna Sastry Pendyala, distinguished cybersecurity specialist, for participants of at the .

The session underscored the strategic implications of the evolving cyber threat landscape, information warfare and resilient risk mitigation frameworks essential for defence forces in the digital battlespace.

01/06/2026

Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar assumes charge as the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Doctrine, Organisation & Training) on 01 Jun 26, after relinquishing the appointment of Director General Project Seabird. He takes over from Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty who is taking over as Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command.

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff & All Ranks of congratulate the VAdm and wish him the very best in the new appointment. Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar's assumption of charge ensures continuity in developing joint doctrines, enhancing jointness and integration and promoting joint structures.

01/06/2026

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, , and All Ranks of convey their greetings and best wishes to all ranks, Veterans, Defence Civilians and families of the Army Education Corps on the occasion of their .

The Army Education Corps has consistently upheld the highest standards of professional military education, making a significant contribution to the intellectual and leadership development of the .

"विद्यैव बलम्"

31/05/2026

General NS Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM assumed charge as the 3rd Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, this morning. After laying a wreath at the NWM to pay homage to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the nation, he was presented a tri-services Guard of Honour at the South Block of the national capital.

A highly decorated officer with over four decades of service, General Raja Subramani was commissioned into the Garhwal Rifles in December 1985. His distinguished career includes a number of key Command and Staff appointments including General Officer Commanding 2 Corps, GOC-in-C Central Command and the Vice Chief of Army Staff. Prior to assuming the appointment of CDS, he served as Military Adviser at the National Security Council Secretariat.

The General officer acknowledged the exemplary leadership and contribution of his illustrious predecessors and pledged to build upon their achievements. He expressed his gratitude to the Nation for the trust reposed in the Armed Forces and said that the Armed Forces would work in unison with all stakeholders as part of Whole of Nation Approach to further strengthen National Security.

He stated that he would work towards enhancing Jointness, Integration and Synergy in the Armed Forces and focus on accelerated development, induction and integration of indigenous weapons to achieve Atmanirbharta.

He called for innovation in thought and action and greater collaboration between all stake holders to drive capability development and modernisation.

He complimented the members of the Armed Forces on their professionalism and operational readiness and reiterated his commitment to their training and welfare and the welfare of Veterans and Veer Naris.

He urged all ranks to embrace change, uphold the military ethos and relentlessly strive towards achieving excellence in all spheres.