**Executive Summary**
General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, superannuated and relinquished the appointment of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) on June 30, 2026, following over four decades of service. His tenure focused on operational preparedness, technology absorption, and the "Decade of Transformation" to modernize the force. Key legacy items include the formulation of Strategic Security Guidelines @ 2047 and the progression of integrated battle units.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Operational Readiness and Border Security**
* Maintained a vigilant posture on the Northern Borders under OP SNOW LEOPARD and managed responsibilities on the Western Front.
* Executed OP SINDOOR, which served as a defining moment for the Army’s precision and calibrated response.
* Prioritized high operational readiness across all theatres to address the emerging security environment.
**Force Modernization and Transformation**
* Directed the "Decade of Transformation," focusing on force restructuring, systems reform, and human resource management.
* Advanced the development of specialized units, including Rudra Brigades, Bhairav Battalions, Ashni Drone Platoons, Shaktibaan Regiments, Divyastra Batteries, and Electronic Warfare Brigades.
* Progressed the implementation of Integrated Battle Groups to create a more agile and future-ready force.
* Guided the creation of Strategic Security Guidelines @ 2047 in alignment with the Viksit Bharat Vision @2047.
**Jointness and Inter-Service Synergy**
* Emphasized enhanced coordination and common operational thinking between the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
* Promoted integrated and theatre-oriented operations to meet future warfare requirements.
**Personnel Welfare and Recognition**
* Prioritized the welfare of serving personnel, veterans, Veer Naris, and their families.
* Introduced initiatives to strengthen the bond between the Army and its veterans, such as the Veterans Achievers Award.
* Reinforced the principle that the Army’s responsibility toward its personnel extends beyond active service.
**Impact Analysis**
**General Upendra Dwivedi**
**Impact**
The General completes over 40 years of distinguished service and officially vacates the position of Chief of the Army Staff.
**Action Required**
Formal relinquishment of the appointment and superannuation from active service.
**Indian Army / Armed Forces**
**Impact**
The organization undergoes a transition in top leadership while continuing the progression of the "Decade of Transformation" and long-term strategic guidelines.
**Action Required**
Maintain the momentum of technological absorption, jointness initiatives, and force restructuring as outlined in the Strategic Security Guidelines @ 2047.
**Veterans and Families (Veer Naris)**
**Impact**
Recipients of enhanced recognition and sustained welfare support through established initiatives and awards.
**Action Required**
No specific action is required; however, they remain the focus of ongoing connect and welfare initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
General Upendra Dwivedi: The outgoing Chief of the Army Staff who oversaw the Indian Army's modernization, technology absorption, and force restructuring initiatives.
Strategic Security Guidelines @ 2047: A policy document formulated to provide a long-term outlook for the Indian Army’s future preparedness and strategic alignment.
Armed Forces Vision @2047: A key strategic policy document used to guide the development of the Indian Army’s future operational capabilities.
OP SNOW LEOPARD: A major military operation along the Northern Borders maintained to ensure a robust and vigilant defense posture during the General's tenure.
Integrated Battle Groups: A key force restructuring initiative progressed as part of the Indian Army's 'Decade of Transformation' to build a modern and agile force.
Ministry of Defence
GENERAL UPENDRA DWIVEDI RELINQUISHES
THE APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF OF THE ARMY
STAFF
प्रव तथ: 30 JUN 2026 12:51PM by PIB Delhi
General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, superannuated today after more than four decades of
distinguished service and relinquished the appointment of the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). His tenure
will be remembered for maintaining a high state of operational preparedness, strengthening jointness
among the Services, accelerating the process of transformation and giving focused impetus to technology
absorption, force restructuring and soldier-centric initiatives.
General Upendra Dwivedi, as COAS, accorded high priority to operational readiness across all theatres.
Under his leadership, the Indian Army maintained a robust and vigilant posture along the Northern
Borders under OP SNOW LEOPARD and discharged its responsibilities on the Western Front with
resolve, restraint and professionalism. OP SINDOOR was a defining moment of his tenure, reflecting the
Army’s preparedness, precision and calibrated response in the emerging security environment.
The General Officer provided strong direction to the Indian Army’s ongoing Decade of Transformation.
Under his guidance, the Indian Army pursued reforms in force restructuring, modernisation, technology
absorption, jointness, systems reform and human resource management. Initiatives such as Rudra
Brigades, Bhairav Battalions, Ashni Drone Platoons, Shaktibaan Regiments, Divyastra Batteries,
Electronic Warfare Brigades and Integrated Battle Groups were progressed as part of the larger effort to
build a modern, agile and future-ready force.
General Upendra Dwivedi also laid emphasis on enhanced synergy among the three Services. He
consistently encouraged greater integration, common operational thinking and improved coordination
among the Army, Navy and Air Force, in keeping with the requirements of future joint, integrated and
theatre-oriented operations.
The welfare of serving personnel, veterans, Veer Naris and families remained a key priority during his
tenure. He steered several initiatives aimed at strengthening the Army’s connect with its soldiers and
veterans, including meaningful recognition of their contribution through initiatives such as the Veterans
Achievers Award. He also continued to underline that the Army’s responsibility towards its personnel and
families extends beyond active service.
The General Officer also guided the formulation of Strategic Security Guidelines @ 2047, inspired by
Viksit Bharat Vision @2047 and Armed Forces Vision @2047, to provide a long-term outlook for the
Indian Army’s future preparedness.
For his illustrious service, General Upendra Dwivedi has been conferred with the prestigious awards of
Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.***
Nishant Arvind / Pradeep Kumar
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