India names General Dhiraj Seth as Army Chief, unveils VIJAY modernisation roadmap
General Dhiraj Seth has taken charge as India's 31st Chief of Army Staff and set out a modernisation agenda for the Indian Army. In his first remarks after assuming office on Wednesday, he said the force must respond to an evolving security environment with renewed energy and firm resolve. He also said the Army should become technology-enabled, future-ready and capable of operating across multiple domains.Gen Seth framed his priorities through the acronym VIJAY, which he said stands for Vigilance, Innovation, Transformation, Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Yodha First. He said vigilance was needed along borders and against emerging threats, while innovation should... [Continue Reading]
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