Lieutenant General V Hariharan has assumed the appointment of Director General, Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Int), with Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, congratulating him on taking charge of the key appointment.
Lt Gen V Hariharan brings extensive operational experience gained across diverse terrains and challenging environments. His experience is expected to provide valuable expertise and strategic insights in his new role.
Prior to assuming the appointment, Lt Gen V Hariharan took over command of Strike One from Lieutenant General Sanjay Mitra. On assuming command, he exhorted all ranks to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, morale and dedication, while continuing to ensure a high level of operational preparedness and professionalism.
His operational experience across varied environments has contributed to his professional background and leadership experience within the Indian Army. The experience gained through command and operational appointments forms an important part of his profile as he takes charge of the Defence Intelligence Agency.
The appointment of Lt Gen V Hariharan as Director General, Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Int) comes with responsibilities related to defence intelligence and its integration within the wider joint defence framework.
Congratulating Lt Gen Hariharan, Air Marshal Tejinder Singh highlighted the General Officer’s extensive operational experience and the expertise and strategic insights he brings to the appointment.
The assumption of the new responsibility marks another significant assignment in Lt Gen V Hariharan’s military career, with his operational experience and leadership background forming the basis for his role in the Defence Intelligence Agency and Integrated Defence Staff.
