Anil Chauhan

Anil Chauhan

military India

General Anil Chauhan is the Chief of Defence Staff of India, a position he assumed in September 2021. He has had a distinguished career in the Indian Army, having served in various capacities, including as the Director General of Military Operations and the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command. With a strong background in operations and strategic planning, Chauhan plays a crucial role in enhancing India's military capabilities and integration across the three services. He was recently in the news for confirming the historic joint flight of the Army and Air Force chiefs in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas, showcasing support for India's defense manufacturing.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
6 wks
Reach
15,341,016
Power
31,197$
Sentiment
6.49
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Pakistan 15 5.47 0.52% +10% 220,892,331 1,252,482 $280,000 1,588$
India 12 6.83 0.63% +60% 1,380,004,385 13,952,651 $2,900,000 29,321$
Bangladesh 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 164,689,383 135,882 $350,000 289$
Totals 28 1,765,586,099 15,341,015 $3,530,000 31,198$
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Recent Mentions

India India: General Anil Chauhan will be present at the commissioning of the first anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft. 7

The Times of India: Navy set to induct 1st of 16 desi shallow water craft on June 18 | India News

Pakistan Pakistan: India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan’s recent admission that his country’s fighter jets were shot down by Pakistan during the escalation has been termed a 'veiled criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies' by an expert. 5

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: Indian defence chief admitting Pakistan downed jets may be veiled criticism of Modi’s policies: expert - World

India India: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan discussed India's military operations and strategies in response to Pakistan's actions. 8

The Times of India: Pakistan aimed to crush India in 48 hours, but folded in 8 hours: CDS Chauhan | India News

India India: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasized the importance of outcomes over losses in military operations. 8

The Times of India: 'Losses are not important, outcomes are': CDS General Anil Chauhan on Operation Sindoor 'setbacks' | India News

India India: General Anil Chauhan stated that India had suffered losses during the recent war with Pakistan but dismissed Islamabad’s claim of downing six Indian jets as 'absolutely incorrect'. 5

The Times of India: ‘No need for self-praise’: Mallikarjun Kharge takes swipe at PM Modi, calls for Parliament session | India News