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New Delhi: The Central Government has appointed Lieutenant General (Retired) Anil Chauhan as the new It is pointed out that as CDS, Lt Gen Chauhan – who had had a three-star rank during retirement – would be superior to the Army General, Admiral of the Navy and Air Chief Marshal of the Air Force – who enjoy four-star rank. Officers in the rank of Lieutenant General, Vice Admiral and Air Marshal have three stars in the defence services. Meanwhile, the first anomaly that emerged in the Defence Ministry when the post of CDS was created still exists. Apart from being the main advisor to the government on matters related to defence, CDS is also the Secretary of Military Affairs, which is one among the four departments under the Ministry of Defence. As per existing precedence, the Defence Secretary is senior to the secretaries of all these four departments. At the same time, the Defence Secretary is one rank below the chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force. In other words, as Secretary of Military Affairs, CDS – who is senior to the service chiefs as per protocol – is junior not only to them but also the Defence Secretary! Meanwhile, officials said that these anomalies will not affect the day-to-day affairs of the Defence sector as the CDS as well as the Secretary of Military Affairs Department is supposed to report directly to the Defence Minister. Moreover, CDS enjoys seniority in the Chiefs of Staff Committee, they pointed out. Incidentally, Lt Gen Chauhan was senior to all t...

The leader, who had the rank of Major General, oversaw an Infantry Division in Northern Command's crucial Baramula area. He later oversaw a corps in the North East while serving as a lieutenant general. From September 2019 until his retirement from the military in May 2021, he served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command.

Lt General Anil Chauhan on Friday took charge as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on Friday. Lt General Chauhan, a former Eastern Army Commander, took charge as the country's senior-most military commander over nine months after first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat died in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu. "I'm proud to be assuming the responsibility of the highest rank in the Indian Armed Forces," said the CDS. "I will try to fulfil the expectations from the three defence forces as the Chief of Defence Staff. We will tackle all challenges and difficulties together," said CDS General Anil Chauhan to the media persons. Known as an expert on China, his appointment to the top post comes amid the lingering border row between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh. Sixty-one-year-old Chauhan will also function as Secretary in the Department of Military Affairs. He retired from service on May 31 last year when he was serving as the Eastern Army Commander. After his retirement, he was serving as the military adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) headed by National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval. Before assuming charge of the CDS, Gen Chauhan paid tributes to India's fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in the India Gate complex. Born on May 18, 1961, Gen Chauhan was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981. As CDS, Gen Chauhan's primary task will be to implement the theaterisation model to bring in t...

By Manjeet Negi: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, visited Solar Industries' subsidiary, Economic Explosives Ltd. (EEL), in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Saturday, where he watched a demonstration firing of the indigenous 30mm ammunition being supplied to the Indian Navy. He also observed a test firing of the smallest rocket motor currently under development at EEL, which will enhance the Counter Drone System's capabilities with both hard kill and soft kill functions. The CDS was also shown the lethality test of the warhead for the recently developed Loitering Munition System. ALSO READ | During his tour, the CDS received an overview of EEL's facilities related to manufacturing, performance testing, environmental testing, shelf-life assessment, and integration of various munitions. He commended the company's contributions towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in the field of ammunition and defence systems. The Chairman of Solar Group, Satyanarayan Nuwal, also apprised the CDS about the group's contributions to the development, manufacturing and supply of industrial explosives, military explosives and other high energy materials. Since its entry into the defence system in 2010, facilities have been established at EEL for development, manufacturing and testing of modern grenades, mines, air bombs and a wide range of munitions. The company also successfully established the production and integration facilities of all variants of Pinaka Rockets for supply to the Indian Ar...

NEW DELHI: Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) was on Wednesday named India's new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the top military post which aims to bring convergence in the functioning of Army, Navy and Air Force and bolster the country's overall military prowess. The appointment comes more than nine months after the post fell vacant following the death of Gen Bipin Rawat. In a career spanning over nearly 40 years, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan held several command, staff and instrumental appointments and gained extensive experience in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir and northeast India. Here are key things to know about Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retd): • Born on 18th May 1961, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retd) was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981. • He studied at the Kendriya Vidyalaya in Kolkata and credits the city for shaping him as a soldier. • He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. • In the rank of Major General, the officer had commanded an Infantry Division in the critical Baramula sector in the Northern Command. • Later as Lt General, he commanded a corps in the northeast and subsequently went to become the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command from September 2019 and held the charge until his retirement from the service in May 2021. • In addition to these command appointments, he also tenanted important staff appointments including the charge of Director G...

The Centre, on Wednesday, appointed Lt-General Anil Chauhan (Retd) as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Lt Gen Chauhan, who was the Eastern Army Command chief before retiring in 2021, succeeds He will also function as secretary to the government of India, department of military affairs with effect from the date of his assumption of charge and until further orders, a government statement said. In a career spanning nearly four decades, Lt Gen Chauhan held several command, staff and instrumental appointments. He also had extensive experience in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir and Northeast. Born on May 18, 1961, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. In the rank of Maj General, the officer had commanded an Infantry Division in the critical Baramula sector in the Northern Command. Later, as Lt General, he commanded a corps in the North East and went to become the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command from September 2019 till he retired in May 2021. He had also served on a United Nations mission to Angola. Lt Gen Chauhan, superannuated from the Indian Army on 31 May 2021. Lt General Chauhan (Retired) is the recepient of Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.

The Centre, on Wednesday, appointed Lt-General Anil Chauhan (Retd) as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Lt Gen Chauhan, who was the Eastern Army Command chief before retiring in 2021, succeeds He will also function as secretary to the government of India, department of military affairs with effect from the date of his assumption of charge and until further orders, a government statement said. In a career spanning nearly four decades, Lt Gen Chauhan held several command, staff and instrumental appointments. He also had extensive experience in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir and Northeast. Born on May 18, 1961, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. In the rank of Maj General, the officer had commanded an Infantry Division in the critical Baramula sector in the Northern Command. Later, as Lt General, he commanded a corps in the North East and went to become the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command from September 2019 till he retired in May 2021. He had also served on a United Nations mission to Angola. Lt Gen Chauhan, superannuated from the Indian Army on 31 May 2021. Lt General Chauhan (Retired) is the recepient of Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.

By Manjeet Negi: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, visited Solar Industries' subsidiary, Economic Explosives Ltd. (EEL), in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Saturday, where he watched a demonstration firing of the indigenous 30mm ammunition being supplied to the Indian Navy. He also observed a test firing of the smallest rocket motor currently under development at EEL, which will enhance the Counter Drone System's capabilities with both hard kill and soft kill functions. The CDS was also shown the lethality test of the warhead for the recently developed Loitering Munition System. ALSO READ | During his tour, the CDS received an overview of EEL's facilities related to manufacturing, performance testing, environmental testing, shelf-life assessment, and integration of various munitions. He commended the company's contributions towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in the field of ammunition and defence systems. The Chairman of Solar Group, Satyanarayan Nuwal, also apprised the CDS about the group's contributions to the development, manufacturing and supply of industrial explosives, military explosives and other high energy materials. Since its entry into the defence system in 2010, facilities have been established at EEL for development, manufacturing and testing of modern grenades, mines, air bombs and a wide range of munitions. The company also successfully established the production and integration facilities of all variants of Pinaka Rockets for supply to the Indian Ar...

The leader, who had the rank of Major General, oversaw an Infantry Division in Northern Command's crucial Baramula area. He later oversaw a corps in the North East while serving as a lieutenant general. From September 2019 until his retirement from the military in May 2021, he served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command.

New Delhi: The Central Government has appointed Lieutenant General (Retired) Anil Chauhan as the new It is pointed out that as CDS, Lt Gen Chauhan – who had had a three-star rank during retirement – would be superior to the Army General, Admiral of the Navy and Air Chief Marshal of the Air Force – who enjoy four-star rank. Officers in the rank of Lieutenant General, Vice Admiral and Air Marshal have three stars in the defence services. Meanwhile, the first anomaly that emerged in the Defence Ministry when the post of CDS was created still exists. Apart from being the main advisor to the government on matters related to defence, CDS is also the Secretary of Military Affairs, which is one among the four departments under the Ministry of Defence. As per existing precedence, the Defence Secretary is senior to the secretaries of all these four departments. At the same time, the Defence Secretary is one rank below the chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force. In other words, as Secretary of Military Affairs, CDS – who is senior to the service chiefs as per protocol – is junior not only to them but also the Defence Secretary! Meanwhile, officials said that these anomalies will not affect the day-to-day affairs of the Defence sector as the CDS as well as the Secretary of Military Affairs Department is supposed to report directly to the Defence Minister. Moreover, CDS enjoys seniority in the Chiefs of Staff Committee, they pointed out. Incidentally, Lt Gen Chauhan was senior to all t...