Indian Army

Who is Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, India's new Chief of Army Staff?

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has assumed office today (June 30) as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff. Seth will be the seventh officer from the Armoured Corps to assume the post and has served as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff

‘India showed its resolve, capability, restraint’: Outgoing Army chief General Dwivedi on Op Sindoor

Operation Sindoor was a clear demonstration of India’s resolve, capability, and restraint, that resulted in a calibrated military response to terrorism, outgoing Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said.

Weekly Defence Dispatch: Atmanirbhar push, DRDO missile test, Pacific Command revival and more

As global fault lines shift and priorities evolve, India’s military modernisation is accelerating on multiple fronts. Firstpost tracks key developments in the defence sector across indigenous weapons production, long-range strike capabilities, and strategic partnerships

Bandi jackets and beret: What’s in Indian Army’s new uniform code?

The Indian Army has rolled out a new uniform policy to align military traditions with contemporary Indian values. The manual titled ‘The Army Uniforms–2026’ introduces bandi jackets in formal settings, drops archaic terms like ‘royal’ in a title and brings a new winter dress, comprising an angola shirt with a battle jacket and beret, for all ranks

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed next Chief of Army Staff, to take charge on June 30

The government has appointed Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff, with effect from June 30, following the retirement of General Upendra Dwivedi

Indian Army eyes 300 more K9 Vajra-T Guns in Rs 23,000 crore deal

The Indian Army is planning a major expansion of its artillery capabilities with a proposal to procure 300 additional K9 Vajra-T self-propelled artillery guns in a deal estimated to be worth around Rs 23,000 crore

India advances unmanned warfare ambitions with Divyastra Mk-1 demonstration

India's indigenous defence technology capabilities received a major boost after defence technology company Hoverit successfully demonstrated its tactical loitering munition platform, Divyastra Mk-1.

'Operation Sindoor' still on, forces prepared for next phase, says Army chief

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said that the Indian armed forces are fully prepared for "Operation Sindoor 2.0" if the need arises.

Gulmarg Gondola rescue: 320 tourists rescued after Asia’s highest ropeway malfunctions mid-air | Video

Indian Army’s Chinar Corps carried out a seven-hour high-altitude rescue operation to evacuate 320 tourists stranded in 65 gondola cabins after a technical malfunction shut down the Gulmarg ropeway amid heavy rain and strong winds

'Part of geography or history': Army chief warns Pakistan to stop supporting terror or face consequences

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday issued a strong warning to Pakistan, saying Islamabad must decide “whether they want to be part of geography or history” if it continues to support terrorism against India.