
General Upendra Dwivedi being felicitated by religious leaders
A defence ministry statement, announcing his appointment read: ‘He takes over as the COAS at a time when the global geo-strategic environment remains dynamic, with the challenges in the security domain becoming more pronounced due to technological advancements and the ever-changing character of modern warfare.’
Like his predecessor, Lt. Gen. Dwivedi is an alumnus of Sainik School Rewa, the National Defence College, and the US Army War College. He holds an MPhil in defence & strategic studies, along with two Master’s degrees, in Strategic Studies and Military Sciences.