Latest news on chief of army staff

Here are some of the latest news updates on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army:

Recent Appointments

• On December 31, 2021, General Manoj Mukund Naravane took over as the 28th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, succeeding General M.M. Naravane.
• General Naravane is a career infantry officer and has served in various command and staff appointments, including as the Commander of the Eastern Command and the Director-General of Military Operations.

Recent Developments

• On January 12, 2022, General Naravane visited the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh to review the operational preparedness of the Indian Army in the region.
• On January 15, 2022, the COAS reviewed the Army's operational readiness and preparedness during a visit to the Western Command in Chandimandir.
• On January 20, 2022, General Naravane laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new Army Base in Jammu and Kashmir.

Key Initiatives

• Under General Naravane's leadership, the Indian Army has been focusing on modernization and indigenization of its equipment and infrastructure.
• The Army has also been working on enhancing its cyber capabilities and has established a new Cyber and Information Warfare (CIW) Directorate.
• The COAS has also emphasized the importance of improving the Army's logistics and supply chain management.

Awards and Honors

• On January 26, 2022, General Naravane was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) by the President of India for his distinguished service to the nation.

Other News

• On January 22, 2022, the COAS met with the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R. Hari Kumar, and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, to discuss issues related to tri-service cooperation and coordination.
• On January 25, 2022, General Naravane visited the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla to interact with the cadets and review the Academy's training and infrastructure.

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.