CDS General Anil Chauhan reviews Chinar Corps' operational readiness
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on 4 April 2026 reviewed the operational posture of the Chinar Corps along the LoC in North Kashmir and called for a shift to Multi-Domain Operations.
Summary
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visited areas under the Chinar Corps, Srinagar, on 4 April 2026 and reviewed the security landscape and operational posture along the Line of Control in North Kashmir, the Ministry of Defence said. At Baramulla he was briefed on Future Force Application and Technology Infusion. Addressing officers, he said the changing character of warfare requires a shift from a domain-centric approach to Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), with seamless integration across land, air, maritime, cyber, space and cognitive domains. He called for accelerated joint training, harmonised doctrines and interoperable command and control structures, and also met civil administration representatives in Baramulla.
Key facts
- Date
- 4 April 2026
- Formation
- Chinar Corps, Srinagar
- Area
- LoC, North Kashmir; Baramulla
- Theme
- Shift from domain-centric approach to Multi-Domain Operations
- Domains
- Land, air, maritime, cyber, space, cognitive
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which Army formation's operational readiness did CDS General Anil Chauhan review along the LoC in North Kashmir on 4 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Chinar Corps
The Ministry of Defence said the CDS visited areas under the Chinar Corps, Srinagar.
During his Chinar Corps visit, the CDS called for a shift from a domain-centric approach to what?
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Correct answer: B — Multi-Domain Operations
He said the changing character of warfare requires a shift from a domain-centric approach to Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).
At which location was the CDS briefed on 'Future Force Application & Technology Infusion' during his 4 April 2026 visit?
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Correct answer: A — Baramulla
The release says he was briefed on Future Force Application & Technology Infusion at Baramulla.