CDS General Anil Chauhan Reviews Chinar Corps Readiness

06 Apr 2026 CW Team

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan visited strategically important areas under the Chinar Corps in Srinagar on April four 2026 to review operational readiness. The CDS reviewed the security landscape and operational posture along the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir and commended the formation for exemplary preparedness, doctrinal coherence and professionalism. At Baramulla he received a briefing on future force application and technology infusion.

In his address to officers he said the character of warfare is undergoing a profound transformation that requires a shift from a domain centric approach to Multi Domain Operations, supported by an integrated architecture. He underlined the centrality of jointness and the need for seamless integration across land, air, maritime, cyber, space and cognitive domains to achieve decisive outcomes. He called for accelerated joint training, harmonisation of doctrines and interoperable command and control structures to enable synchronised effects across all domains.

The CDS emphasised the need for a deliberate roadmap to counter emerging challenges that fosters technological adaptation and cognitive resilience through integrated efforts. He reiterated that preparation for envisaged threats must be anchored in foresight, innovation and a unified warfighting philosophy supported by a whole of nation effort. He highlighted the importance of maintaining operational readiness and resilience in the face of evolving security challenges.

General Chauhan exhorted all ranks to maintain operational excellence, embrace jointness as a way of life and remain prepared to dominate the full spectrum of future conflict. He also engaged with representatives of the civil administration and local functionaries in Baramulla and reviewed development efforts related to nation building. The visit reaffirmed the formation's commitment to preparedness and integrated defence planning.

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