Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi was inducted into the International Hall of Fame at the US Army War College, becoming the third Indian Army Chief to receive this honour after V K Singh and Bikram Singh.
Recognition of Military Excellence
The induction recognises Gen Dwivedi’s:
- Distinguished military career
- Contributions to professional military education
- Leadership in evolving security environments

Address to Faculty and Officers
During his visit, the COAS addressed faculty and international student officers on:
- Leadership and command responsibilities
- Importance of professional military education
- Changing global security dynamics

Academic Engagements at USAWC
An alumnus and Distinguished Fellow of the institution, Gen Dwivedi:
- Toured key academic and training facilities
- Participated in panel discussions
- Reviewed advanced study projects under the scholars programme
- Interacted with faculty and global military professionals
Strengthening Global Military Ties
The visit highlights the Indian Army’s growing engagement with international military institutions and its commitment to knowledge exchange and strategic collaboration.
