Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (retd) has been named India's next CDS , with aim to implement military theaterisation plan.

New Delhi, May 9: The Government of India has appointed Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the Ministry of Defence announced on Friday. He will succeed General Anil Chauhan, whose tenure concludes on May 30, 2026, and will also take over as Secretary, Department of Military Affairs. Currently […]

New Delhi: The Government has appointed Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), who shall also function as

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani will replace General Anil Chauhan, who will be completing his tenure as CDS on May 30 this year. In another major military appointment, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has been appointed as the next Chief of the Indian Navy.

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani will replace General Anil Chauhan, who will be completing his tenure as CDS on May 30 this year. In another major military appointment, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has been appointed as the next Chief of the Indian Navy.

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani is currently serving as the Military Adviser at the National Security Council Secretariat, a position he has held since September 1, 2025.

Government appoints Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as next Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan in 2026.

The Government of India has appointed Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani (Retd.) as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). He will simultaneously serve as Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs, overseeing tri-service coordination and military procurement.