Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty has officially assumed the post of Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Policy Planning & Force Development), a position central to India’s evolving defence structure. The appointment was made on August 1, following his tenure as Controller Personnel Services at Naval Headquarters.
A decorated naval officer, Vice Admiral McCarty previously served as the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet. His leadership during that period earned him the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in January 2024. His vast operational and administrative experience is now expected to strengthen India’s tri-service coordination, particularly in policy planning and capability development.
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, and senior personnel at Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff extended their congratulations and support to the new Deputy Chief. His responsibilities will involve shaping integrated strategic policies, overseeing future force development, and enhancing the synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
With regional security challenges increasing, Vice Admiral McCarty’s role is expected to play a key part in steering India’s military integration efforts and refining the strategic roadmap for future warfare.
