Appointments
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November 1, 2025
Vishvajit Sahay takes charge as Controller General of Defence AccountsBringing over three decades of experience in defence finance and public administration, Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on November 1, 2025.
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November 1, 2025
Raj Kumar Arora takes over as Financial Advisor (Defence Services)Raj Kumar Arora, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed the charge of Financial Advisor (Defence Services) [FADS] on November 1, 2025.
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November 1, 2025
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh Assumes Charge as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian NavyVice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy, on November 1, 2025. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla), he was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990.An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla), he was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990.
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November 1, 2025
Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, assumes charge as the Chief of MaterielVice Admiral B. Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as the 40th Chief of Materiel on November 1, 2025. He is an alumnus of 70th Course, NDA and was commissioned as an Electrical Officer into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987.
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October 31, 2025
Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval CommandVice Admiral Sameer Saxena, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command on October 31, 2025. He succeeds Vice Admiral V. Srinivas PVSM, AVSM, NM who superannuated after an illustrious career close to four decades in the Indian Navy.
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October 1, 2025
Lt General Virendra Vats takes over as Director General of National Cadet CorpsLt General Virendra Vats assumed charge as the Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), succeeding Lt General Gurbirpal Singh, on October 1, 2025.
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September 1, 2025
Change of Command at Base Repair Depot, Bani CampAir Commodore Venkateshwaran Krishna Kumar has assumed the command of Air Force Station Bani Camp, Najafgarh, as the Air Officer Commanding on September 1, 2025. He took over the reins from Air Commodore Amit Agrawal.
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October 1, 2025
Shobha Gupta Assumes Charge as Director General of Defence EstatesShobha Gupta, a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES), on September 30, 2025, assumed charge as Director General of Defence Estates (DGDE).
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August 4, 2025
Alay Parikh to Lead Business Development for Boeing Defense and Services in IndiaBoeing has appointed Alay Parikh as Director of business development for its Defense and Services business in India, reinforcing the company's commitment to strengthening operations and accelerating growth in the region.
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August 1, 2025
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, assumes charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on August 1, 2025. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid solemn homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation, by laying a floral wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.
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August 1, 2025
Lt General Pushpendra Singh takes over as Vice Chief of the Army StaffLt General Pushpendra Singh assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on July 31, 2025. The General Officer was tenanting the appointment of Director General Operational Logistics & Strategic Movement at Army Headquarters.
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August 1, 2025
Vice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, Assumes Charge as Controller Personnel ServicesVice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the Controller Personnel Services (CPS) on July 31, 2025. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid solemn homage at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.
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August 1, 2025
Raj Kumar Arora takes over as Controller General of Defence AccountsRaj Kumar Arora took over as the Controller General of Defence Accounts on August 1, 2025.
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August 1, 2025
Dr Mayank Sharma assumes the office of Financial Advisor (Defence Services)Dr Mayank Sharma assumed the office of Financial Advisor (Defence Services) on August 1, 2025.
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July 31, 2025
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command on July 31, 2025.
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July 16, 2025
Northrop Grumman Appoints New Country Executive for GermanyNorthrop Grumman Corporation has appointed Stephanie Willmann to be the company's first country lead executive for Germany. In this newly created position, Stephanie will lead Northrop Grumman's enhanced commitment to the Bundeswehr, with a focus on providing German and NATO forces mission-winning capabilities and cultivating trusted local industry partnerships.
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July 1, 2025
Boeing Names Stephen Parker as CEO of Defense, Space & SecurityParker has 37 years of Boeing experience with global expertise in manufacturing, program management and technical leadership
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July 1, 2025
Air Marshal S. Sivakumar Assumes the Appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge AdministrationAir Marshal S. Sivakumar VSM assumed the appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA) at Air HQ, New Delhi on July 1, 2025.
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June 30, 2025
Rear Admiral V. Ganapathy assumes charge as Commandant of Military Institute of Technology, PuneRear Admiral V. Ganapathy, an accomplished Flag Officer of the Indian Navy, has assumed the command of the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune, under the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.
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June 28, 2025
Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command Lt General D.S. Rana takes over as Colonel of the Regiment of Garhwal RiflesIn a ceremony reflecting the glorious traditions and spirit of the Indian Army, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command Lt General Dinesh Singh Rana has taken over as the 23rd Colonel of the Regiment of Garhwal Rifles.
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June 1, 2025
Lt General Dinesh Singh Rana takes over as Commander-in-Chief of Andaman & Nicobar CommandLt General Dinesh Singh Rana assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN) on June 1, 2025.
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June 1, 2025
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann takes over as Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann took over as Senior Air Staff Officer of Western Air Command, Indian Air Force on June 1, 2025. The Air Marshal is an alumni of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the IAF on 16 December 1989.
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May 31, 2025
Shailendra Nath Gupta takes charge as Director General Defence EstatesShailendra Nath Gupta assumed the office of Director General of Defence Estates on May 31, 2025. A 1990-batch Indian Defence Estates Service officer, Gupta has a distinguished career in Cantonments and Defence land management.
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May 2, 2025
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari takes over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari PVSM AVSM VM took charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, IAF on May 2, 2025.
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May 1, 2025
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as AOC-in-C Training CommandAir Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command on May 1, 2025. After assumption of his new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the brave hearts by laying wreath at the Training Command War Memorial.
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May 1, 2025
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes the appointment of CISCAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff in New Delhi on May 1, 2025. He succeeds Lt General J.P. Mathew who superannuated on April 30, 2025.
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May 1, 2025
Lt General Pratik Sharma takes over Command of Indian Army's Northern CommandLt General Pratik Sharma assumed the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command today.
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May 1, 2025
Major General Lisamma P.V. assumes the appointment of ADG, MNSMajor General Lisamma P.V. assumed the appointment of Additional Director General, Military Nursing Service (MNS) in New Delhi on May 1, 2025. She succeeds Major General Sheena P.D. who superannuated on April 30, 2025 after serving for four decades.
