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Appointments

Issue: 06-2026

CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF (CDS) & SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

General N.S. Raja Subramani assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs on May 31, 2026. Prior to assuming the appointment of CDS, he served as Military Adviser at the National Security Council Secretariat.

General Subramani was commissioned into the Garhwal Rifles in December 1985. His distinguished career includes a number of key Command and Staff appointments, including General Officer Commanding, 2 Corps; General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command; and the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.

 

AIR OFFICER COMMANDING-IN-CHIEF, CENTRAL AIR COMMAND

Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command on June 1, 2026. He was commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in December 1989. Prior to taking charge of Central Air Command, the Air Marshal was holding the appointment of Senior Air Staff Officer, HQ Southern Air Command.

 

CMD OF HAL

Ravi K. has assumed charge as the 22nd Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). He brings over 30 years of experience across various sectors such as A&D, manufacturing and electronics. Prior to this, he was the Director (Operations). Earlier, he has held key leadership roles, including Executive Director and General Manager of the LCA Tejas Division, as well as Executive Director (Corporate Planning).

 

MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR INDIA, BAE SYSTEMS

BAE Systems announced that Tony Walton, has commenced as Managing Director, India, based in New Delhi. In this role, Tony will lead BAE Systems’ in-country operations, focusing on supporting delivered hardware, developing new opportunities and fostering greater collaboration with the Indian defence sector.