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Gen Dhiraj Seth takes charge as new Army Chief of India

Gen Dhiraj Seth takes charge as new Army Chief'Wars will be more joint, theatre-oriented in future', says Gen Dwivedi as he hands over command of Army to Gen Dhiraj Seth

General Dhiraj Seth took charge as the new Chief of the Army Staff of India on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, after serving as head of two operational Army commands along the western front.

His predecessor, General Dwivedi, emphasized that future wars will be more joint and theatre-oriented as he handed over command, signaling a shift toward integrated military operations.

This appointment matters as it sets the leadership for the Indian Army during a period of evolving strategic challenges and modernization efforts.

  • India and Pakistan share a 3,323 km border that has seen four major wars since 1947.
  • TheIndian Army's western commands are typically responsible for defending the border against Pakistan-related threats.
  • General Dhiraj Seth is one of the few officers to have commanded two separate operational Army posts before becoming Chief.