https://www.defencewatch.in/land/gen-dhiraj-seth-takes-charge-as-new-army-chief https://media.assettype.com/defencewatch/2026-06-30/359bif8b/new-army-chief-1.jpg Prior to becoming the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Gen Dhiraj Seth served as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff defencewatch en 2026-06-30T17:20:38.666Z Gen Dhiraj Seth takes charge as new Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth, Army Chief https://www.defencewatch.in/land/gen-dwivedi-signs-off-as-army-chief-says-wars-will-be-more-theatre-oriented-in-future https://media.assettype.com/defencewatch/2026-06-30/hhsvsq9g/General-Upendra-Dwivedi-1.jpg Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi retired on June 30 defencewatch en 2026-06-30T16:40:08.246Z Gen Dwivedi signs off as Army Chief, says wars will be more theatre-oriented in future Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi