Armed forces see major leadership reshuffle as new commanders take charge
The Indian armed forces have undergone a significant leadership reshuffle, with new commanders taking charge of key positions in the Army and Air Force. General Dhiraj Seth has assumed charge as the new Chief of the Army Staff, while Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain has taken over as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff. The new appointments represent a major leadership transition in India's defence establishment, bringing operational experience and strategic understanding to the table.
- ▪General Dhiraj Seth has taken over as the Chief of the Army Staff, bringing nearly four decades of service experience to the post.
- ▪Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain has assumed charge as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff, following General Seth's elevation.
- ▪The reshuffle has seen several other key appointments, including Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar taking over as Commander of the Pune-based Southern Command.
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News/Armed forces see major leadership reshuffle as new commanders take chargeArmed forces see major leadership reshuffle as new commanders take chargeTOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 30, 2026, 13:14 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge Many changes made in the army's senior leadership. Service gets new chief and vice chief among others. (image credit: Indian Army) The armed forces witnessed a significant reshuffle in senior leadership positions on Tuesday, marking a change of guard across key Army and Air Force appointments.The changes come at a time when the country has already seen new leadership at the top of the armed forces, with General Dhiraj Seth taking over as Chief of the Army Staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assuming charge as Chief of the Naval Staff, and…
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