General Dhiraj Seth set to take over as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff | TheBriefWire
General Dhiraj Seth set to take over as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff
Published 30 June 2026 ยท general
General Dhiraj Seth set to assume command as the Army's 31st Chief of Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A distinguished Armoured Corps officer, General
General Dhiraj Seth set to assume command as the Army's 31st Chief of Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A distinguished Armoured Corps officer, General Seth brings extensive command experience from Southern and South Western Commands, and has overseen crucial staff roles in modernization. His tenure is set to focus on the army's 'decade of transformation,' including integrated battle groups and drone integration, aiming to enhance inter-service coordination.
Published: June 30, 2026 โข 10:34 AM IST ยท Updated: June 30, 2026 โข 11:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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General Dhiraj Seth set to assume command as the Army's 31st Chief of Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi.
A distinguished Armoured Corps officer, General Seth brings extensive command experience from Southern and South Western Commands, and has overseen crucial staff roles in modernization.
His tenure is set to focus on the army's 'decade of transformation,' including integrated battle groups and drone integration, aiming to enhance inter-service coordination.