PM Modi Says India To Get Chief Of Defence Staff (CDS): Understanding The Post of Tri-Service Chief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced during his Independence Day speech that his government was bringing in the position of a Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces. He said this position was needed to enhance India’s security structure and ensure better co-ordination between the various arms of the executive and armed forces. We explain what this position entails and how this announcement has been received by various quarters in the defence establishment.

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