SRINAGAR: General NS Raja Subramani on Sunday officially assumed charge as India’s third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Anil Chauhan, who retired after serving in the post for three-and-a-half years.
The change of command was marked by a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the lawns of South Block in New Delhi.
An officer of the Garhwal Regiment, General Subramani previously served as Military Adviser to the National Security Advisory Committee, where he played a significant role in strategic assessments and inter-agency coordination on national security matters.
Soon after assuming office, General Subramani reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening coordination among the three services and advancing military reforms aimed at enhancing operational preparedness.
“I am honoured to assume charge as the Chief of Defence Staff. We are committed to implementing the Prime Minister’s vision of JAI — Jointness, Atma Nirbharta and Innovation,” he said.
The new CDS said that strengthening jointness, synergy and integration among the Army, Navy and Air Force would remain a key priority, while organisational reforms and force transformation would continue to improve operational effectiveness.
Emphasising self-reliance as central to national security, he said efforts would be intensified to accelerate the development, induction and integration of indigenous weapons systems and defence technologies.
