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Indian Navy Announces Two Awards In Remembrance Of India's First CDS, Gen Bipin Rawat
The official announcement was made by the Navy on the eve of the late General's 65th birth anniversary on 16 March
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IAF Chief Strongly Opposes Theatre Command Model Which Relegates Air Force To Subordinate Role
Air Force doctrine must not be compromised, cautions Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari, who wants IAF mandate to be expanded to space
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MHA Provides Z+ Security To CDS Chauhan
Z+ security is provided by National Security Guard (NSG) commandos. This is the second highest level of protection after the Special Protection Group (SPG), only given to the Prime Minister of India.
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CDS Asks All Three Services To Work On The Creation Of Theatre Commands
The theatre command system was conceptualised to have synergistic coordination between the three branches of the armed forces. Additionally, it also aspires to create independent commands for the Army, Navy and Air force under a single and unified leadership CDS.
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Lt General Anil Chauhan appointed India’s new Chief of Defence Staff
Distinguished Infantry officer hails from the same district as NSA Ajit Doval and the first CDS General Bipin Rawat; to concurrently hold the position of Secretary Department of Military Affairs
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First Project 17A Ship - INS Himgiri Launched
The first of three Project 17A stealth ships, INS Himgiri was launched today. The ship built by GRSE was inaugurated by Smt. Madhulika Rawat, wife of CDS Bipin Rawat who was also in attendance as Chief Guest.
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To Boost Defence Industry & Export, We Need to Relook The Make in India Policy: General Rawat
Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Raway while addressing the FICCI ESymposium asked the Industry to seize opportunities in defence manufacturing & make India net exporter of defence equipment
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Armed Forces To Work Beyond Mandate To Support Nation In Battling COVID-19: Gen Bipin Rawat
Prompting the defence forces to prepare for the challenge, he added, "At this juncture, it is time for the uniformed services to operate beyond their mandate."
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Army Chief General Bipin Rawat As The First Chief Of The Defence Staff Begins The New Era Of The Indian Armed Forces
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat is appointed as the first Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and begins the new era of the Indian Armed Forces. And, he faces the immediate challenges towards the modernization of the Indian Armed Forces along with the budgetary constraints.
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PM Announces Chief of Defence Staff for India: Way Forward for Implementation
The much awaited and overarching role of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is finally on the horizon. But it does put the task more complex with the varied Commands and Agencies within the system. How does the Government make it work with roles and clear cut responsibilities?
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