Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth visited Headquarters Western Command at Chandimandir, where he examined operational preparedness alongside ongoing efforts to improve capability and address the security challenges facing the Indian Armed Forces.
The review covered the command’s readiness and the measures being taken to strengthen combat capability as the security environment evolves. The focus remained on sustaining high preparedness while also speeding up the use of modern technologies to improve operational effectiveness.
General Seth also met senior commanders from the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. In those interactions, he stressed jointness, integrated warfighting and the absorption of technology as key to preserving a decisive operational edge.
He further pointed to the need for tighter coordination among the three Services, noting that modern military operations depend on the seamless integration of capabilities, resources and operational planning across multiple domains.
The COAS reiterated the importance of adapting to emerging security challenges through continuous capability development and the integration of advanced technologies into military operations. His remarks reflected the Indian Army’s broader effort to modernise its combat capability and prepare for increasingly complex operational environments.
Reaffirming his vision of “JAI se VIJAY,” General Seth said the force must become more integrated, agile and technology-enabled in order to meet future threats and operational challenges effectively.
The VIJAY framework was introduced by General Seth after he assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff on June 30, 2026. It identifies five priorities: Vigilance along borders, Innovation and Transformation, Jointness and Integration, Atmanirbharta, and Yodha First.
According to the framework, the aim is to strengthen the Indian Army’s operational capabilities while also encouraging indigenous defence technologies, improved inter-service coordination and the welfare and empowerment of military personnel.
Western Command remains an important part of India’s western defence posture, with responsibility for strategically significant sectors along the border with Pakistan. Its readiness is central to maintaining credible deterrence and ensuring a swift response to any potential security threat.
General Seth’s visit underscores the Army’s continuing emphasis on combat readiness, integrated operations and technological transformation. His engagement with senior commanders from all three Services also highlighted the growing importance of coordinated military planning and joint warfighting in India’s defence strategy.
