CDS Gen Anil Chauhan concludes visit to Australia
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan concluded his visit to Australia from 4 to 7 March 2025, held under the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Summary
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan visited Australia from 4 to 7 March 2025 under the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. At the Russell Offices he held talks with Australia's Chief of Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston, and the Chiefs of Staff Committee. Talks focused on Indo-Pacific maritime security, joint exercises and defence technology. He visited Headquarters Joint Operations Command and the Australian Defence College, and chaired a round-table at the Lowy Institute. He laid a wreath at the Australian War Memorial for Indian soldiers who died in the Gallipoli campaign.
Key facts
- Dates
- 4–7 March 2025
- Framework
- India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
- Counterpart
- Admiral David Johnston, Chief of Defence Force
- Tribute
- Wreath at Australian War Memorial for Indian soldiers of Gallipoli
- Think tank
- Round-table at the Lowy Institute
Practice MCQs 2 questions
During his visit to Australia (4–7 March 2025), CDS Gen Anil Chauhan laid a wreath at the Australian War Memorial in honour of Indian soldiers who fell in which campaign?
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Correct answer: A — Gallipoli campaign
Gen Chauhan laid a wreath honouring Indian soldiers who died in the Gallipoli campaign of the First World War.
Who was Australia's Chief of Defence Force, with whom CDS Gen Anil Chauhan held talks in March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Admiral David Johnston
Gen Chauhan held talks with Admiral David Johnston, Australia's Chief of Defence Force, at the Russell Offices.