| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Tenure extension of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) |
| Announcement Date | September 24, 2025 |
| Extended Tenure Until | May 30, 2026, or until further orders |
| Appointing Authority | Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) |
| General Anil Chauhan's Role | CDS and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) |
| Appointment as CDS | September 2022 |
| Predecessor | General Bipin Rawat |
| Key Responsibilities | Strategic planning, operational command, and defence modernization |
| Significance of Extension | Leadership continuity, tri-service integration, and defence reforms |
| Focus Areas | Theatre commands project, joint operations doctrine, Atmanirbhar Bharat |
| Defence Modernisation Goals | Self-reliance, procurement reforms, infrastructure development |

