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
0.01%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
7,012,658
Power
14,828$
Sentiment
6.62
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 6 7.00 0.35% +40% 1,380,004,385 6,798,849 $2,900,000 14,287$
Pakistan 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 220,892,331 76,013 $280,000 96$
Iran 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 83,992,949 48,106 $610,000 349$
Tanzania 1 6.00 0.15% +0% 59,734,213 89,691 $63,000 95$
Totals 9 1,744,623,878 7,012,659 $3,853,000 14,827$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: India’s chief of defense staff Gen. Anil Chauhan stated that Delhi quickly 'rectified tactics' after the initial losses in the air battle. 6

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: How Pakistan shot down India's cutting-edge fighter using Chinese gear

India India: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasized the need for high operational readiness in the armed forces. 7

The Times of India: Just 50 air-launched weapons pulverised Pak, says IAF vice-chief | India News

India India: Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan reiterated the government's stand on military preparedness during a defence seminar. 8

The Times of India: 'Operation Sindoor continues, preparedness has to be very high,' says CDS Chauhan; claims 'there are no runners up in war' | India News

Iran Iran: The Chief of Defence Staff of India admitted to the loss of fighter jets in the conflict with Pakistan. 5

Hamshahri: ترامپ بالاخره اعتراف کرد؛ ۵ جنگنده در این جنگ سرنگون شدند+ عکس

India India: CDS General Anil Chauhan emphasized the need for advanced indigenous defense technologies in modern warfare. 8

The Times of India: Can’t win today's warfare with yesterday’s weapons, desi drone tech must: CDS General Anil Chauhan | India News

India India: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan offered new insights into India's military operations against Pakistan's use of drones. 8

The Times of India: ‘Neutralised Pakistani drones through ... ’: CDS Anil Chauhan shares new details on Operation Sindoor; pitches for local tech | India News

Pakistan Pakistan: India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan confirmed that his country’s fighter jets were shot down by Pakistan during a four-day conflict. 5

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: 2 pilots killed as Indian Air Force Jaguar jet crashes in Rajasthan - World

India India: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan downplayed China's role in the conflict. 5

The Times of India: Army deputy chief: Operation Sindoor faced 3 foes - Pakistan, China & Turkiye | India News