Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited forward areas, including the Bikaner Military Station, to assess operational readiness and interact with troops, veterans, and local dignitaries.
During the visit, the Army Chief reiterated the Indian Army’s focus on modernisation, combat preparedness, and technological integration, with special emphasis on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS technologies to meet the demands of future warfare.
General Dwivedi felicitated veterans Lt Col Hem Singh Shekhawat (Retd), Lt Col Birbal Bishnoi (Retd), Risaldar Bhanwar Singh (Retd), and Hav Nakat Singh (Retd) for their invaluable service to the nation. He also interacted with all ranks, commending their professionalism, resilience, and effective coordination while operating in the challenging desert and semi-desert terrain of Rajasthan.
Highlighting the evolving nature of the security environment, the COAS stressed the need for Military-Civil Fusion, industry-academia collaboration, and a Whole-of-Nation approach to strengthen India’s defence preparedness. He lauded the contribution of veterans and reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to achieving technological superiority and battlefield dominance.
