CDS to bring about greater coordination & jointness in three Services

New Delhi: In a landmark decision aimed at bringing reforms in higher defence management in the country, the Cabinet on Tuesday approved to create the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in the rank of a four-star General with salary and perquisites...

Chief of Defence Staff, Why?

• India should not have a fragmented approach.  Our entire military power will have to work in unison. All the three (Services) should move simultaneously at the same pace.• Changing nature of war and security environment; Government c...