India’s new Chief of Defence Staff, General N. S. Raja Subramani, has taken charge with a strong emphasis on transformation, jointness, and self-reliance. His early messaging points to a reform-driven approach centered on integration across the services, faster innovation, and deeper indigenisation as India pushes to modernize its military structure.
Published on May 31, 2026 02:01 pm IST
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India’s new Chief of Defence Staff, General N. S. Raja Subramani, has taken charge with a strong emphasis on transformation, jointness, and self-reliance. His early messaging points to a reform-driven approach centered on integration across the services, faster innovation, and deeper indigenisation as India pushes to modernize its military structure.
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