General NS Raja Subramani Takes Charge as CDS

General NS Raja Subramani assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs.

General NS Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, assumed charge as India’s third Chief of Defence Staff on 31 May 2026. He also took charge as Secretary, Department of Military Affairs. The CDS post is important for jointness, integration and coordination among the Army, Navy and Air Force. His focus areas include defence synergy, indigenous weapons integration and strengthening national security through a Whole-of-Nation approach.