Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Seth will become India’s next chief of army staff effective June 30, the government announced Friday, elevating the current vice chief to the service’s top uniformed post.
Seth becomes the first officer from the Armoured Corps to lead the army in roughly three decades, signaling possible emphasis on mechanized warfare doctrine.
An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, he was commissioned in 1986 and held key commands in strike corps and staff assignments before his vice chief appointment.
Defense analysts said his tenure may prioritize modernization of tank fleets, integrated battle groups and logistics along the northern borders.
Outgoing leadership transition ceremonies will follow protocol at army headquarters as Seth prepares to succeed the incumbent on the appointed date.
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https://indianexpress.com/article/india/lt-gen-dhiraj-seth-next-chief-of-army-staff-10737878/