Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi. File
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“Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has visited the Northern Command headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir‘s Udhampur district and reviewed its operational preparedness, capability development and ongoing modernisation initiatives,” officials said on Wednesday (June 10, 2026).
“General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, visited Northern Command and reviewed its operational preparedness, capability development and modernisation initiatives,” Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) said on X.
“During the visit on Tuesday (June 9, 2026), the Army chief was briefed on the conduct of multi-domain operations, technology absorption, infrastructure development and integrated combat readiness across the full spectrum of military operations,” officials said.
“Interacting with officers of the Northern Command and various formation headquarters through a hybrid format, General Dwivedi emphasised the importance of harnessing emerging technologies and fostering innovation to enhance operational effectiveness in an increasingly dynamic security environment,” the ADGPI said.
He also reviewed measures aimed at strengthening operational capabilities and ensuring readiness to meet evolving security challenges. Commending all ranks for their unwavering commitment and operational excellence, he lauded their sustained efforts in maintaining a high state of combat readiness.
“The visit forms part of the Army’s ongoing focus on transformation, networking and data-centric warfare capabilities to strengthen operational effectiveness and preparedness,” officials added.
Published – June 10, 2026 12:31 pm IST
