| India Sentinels

Cds

In major step towards armed forces integration, defence minister authorizes CDS to issue joint orders

Armed forces theaterization: MoD authorizes CDS to issue joint orders

It is a big departure from the existing system where instructions and orders concerning two or more services were issued separately by each service. Read More

CDS General Anil Chauhan confirms fighter jet losses during Operation Sindoor, dismisses nuclear war claims

CDS confirms fighter losses during Operation Sindoor, junks N-claims

The chief of defence staff, General Anil Chauhan, has made the first official acknowledgement that the Indian Air Force lost fighter jets during Operation Sindoor. Read More

In Singapore, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan says India’s military strength lies in 20 IITs producing world’s largest pool of STEM graduates

In Singapore, CDS Chauhan says India’s military strength lies in 20 IITs

Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 in Singapore on Saturday, Chauhan outlined how India’s educational infrastructure provides an untapped strategic advantage. Read More

Government notifies rules under Inter-Services Organizations Act to strengthen military integration

MoD notifies rules under ISO Act to strengthen military integration

The move marks the complete operationalization of legislation aimed at strengthening jointness among the country’s armed forces – Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. Read More

In a first, defence industries to join triservices’ Future Warfare Course

This expanded edition marks a significant evolution from the inaugural course held in 2024, which was attended exclusively by officers from the Army, Navy, and the Air Force. Read More

Exercise Prachand Prahar: Indian Army, Air Force conduct integrated multi-domain drills in Arunachal Pradesh

‘Prachand Prahar’: Army, Air Force conduct joint drills in Arunachal

The Indian Army, Air Force, and other elements of the armed forces conducted a joint multi-domain warfare exercise deep in the high-altitude terrain of Arunachal Pradesh. Read More

Antariksha Abhyas – 2024: India begins first-ever exercise to bolster its strategic space objectives

‘Antariksha Abhyas’: India in first-ever exercise to boost its space goals

This exercise is a significant move by India to enhance its national security and secure its strategic interests amid escalating competition and potential threats in space. Read More

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan says first ‘future warfare’ course will start on September 23

CDS says first ‘future warfare’ course will start on September 23

This initiative aims to prepare India’s military for emerging combat challenges by adopting a unique training format that breaks traditional rank barriers. Read More

CDS Gen Chauhan holds talks with his Maldivian counterpart Maj Gen Hilmy in New Delhi

In New Delhi, CDS Gen Chauhan and Maldives defence chief hold talks

The two military leaders explored ways to reset and strengthen military ties that have been strained in recent months. Read More

Military leaders must adapt to changing warfare, stresses CDS General Anil Chauhan

Military leaders must adapt to changing warfare, stresses CDS Chauhan

The chief of defence staff, General Anil Chauhan emphasized the need for military leaders to adapt to the rapidly evolving nature of warfare. Read More