The Centre has extended the tenure of General Anil Chauhan as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces till May 30, 2026, according to the Ministry of Defence. General Anil Chauhan, who was commissioned in 1981, has been serving as CDS since September 30, 2022. Meet the current chiefs of the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy, including the Chief of Defence Staff . Find their biographies, awards and contact details on the official government website. The role of the Chief of Defence staff is to bring about jointness between the Armed Forces of the country in training, procurement, staffing and operation. This balanced mix of Civil and Military officers enabled the 'Department of Military Affairs' and the ' Chief of Defence Staff ', to commence functioning within just twenty days of Cabinet approval.
