Army chief Gen General Upendra Dwivedi called on Vice Admiral Justin Jones, Chief of Joint Operations, Australian Defence Force, at the Joint Operations Command. NEW DELHI: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi, during his Australia visit from Feb 16 to 19, engaged extensively with the senior leadership of Australian defence forces to review ongoing bilateral engagements and chart pathways for expanding army-to-army cooperation.Discussions focused on enhancing the scope and complexity of joint exercises, strengthening professional military education exchanges and promoting greater interoperability between the two forces. His visit advanced India-Australia defence cooperation and deepened strategic alignment between the two nations, an Army statement said.As part of his high-level engagements, General Dwivedi called on the chief of defence forces and the secretary of the department of defence. At Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC), the General reviewed Australia’s integrated and multi-domain operational framework with the commander joint operations, gaining insights into joint planning and execution mechanisms, the statement noted.In Sydney, Gen Dwivedi interacted with the leadership of Forces Command, Special Operations Command and the 2nd Division of the Australian Army. The exchanges enabled both sides to share perspectives on force readiness, operational concepts and training methodologies. Particular attention was given to the bilateral Army Exercise AUSTRAHIND, with both sides expressing commitment to further enriching its forthcoming edition in India in 2026.In Canberra, General Dwivedi held substantive discussions with Lt General Simon Stuart, Chief of Australian Army. Drawing upon their shared professional association as alumni of the US Army War College (class of 2015), the two chiefs reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening institutional linkages and expanding avenues of cooperation. A comprehensive round table discussion at Australian Defence Forces Headquarters examined issues related to force modernisation, emerging technologies and future operational environments. The Army chief also called on Vice-Admiral Justin Jones, Chief of Joint Operations, Australian Defence Force, at the Joint Operations Command.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Not Negotiated’: India Explains UN Statement on Israel’s West Bank ExpansionSam Altman Applauds India AI Summit, Calls PM Modi’s Vision InspiringMamata Banerjee vs Election Commission: Supreme Court Orders Judicial Oversight in Bengal SIRIndia Delivers Grim Terror Reminder To Pakistan After Khawaja Asif Alleges Delhi-Kabul Proxy NexusMEA’s Clears India’s Position On Russia Oil After US Envoy Conveys Trump’s Wish On Venezuelan OilHigh Drama At AI Summit Amid Congress’ Shirtless Protests, BJP Calls Party ‘Shameless’ | Headlines@8AI Prodigy Raul John Aju Thrilled After Meeting UN Chief in DelhiBJP Targets Rahul Gandhi Over AI Summit Protest RowBeyond Oil: How India & US Are Securing the Future of AI ChipsCongress Paradox: Tharoor Lauds AI Summit While Youth Stages Shirtless Protest at Venue123PhotostoriesHow to make classic Gobhi Matar Pulao for lunchFrom being bullied for making rotis to watching his mother clean gutters; When MasterChef India judge Vikas Khanna spoke about his early struggles13 fermented dishes of India one absolutely needs to tryFrom ‘The Kerala Story’ to ‘Pathaan’: 12 Indian films that faced massive controversy before releaseTop 5 Tier-2 cities in India driving real estate growth in 20265 fascinating facts about Indian hill stations6 animals that have mastered cave life and are rarely seen by humans10 best rated Jackfruit dishes from around the worldWhy is your expensive gold and silver always wrapped in pink paper? The surprising truth behind this traditionBringing back the style: Zendaya to Margot Robbie, all the celebs who are bringing back fashion trends this season123Hot PicksIndia-US trade dealGold rate todayDelhi traffic advisoryArjun’s wedding ceremonyIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingMyles GarrettDonna KelceChloe KimDeenTheGreatDetroit Pistons vs New York Knicks InjuryMumbai Coastal RoadGurgaon Girl RapeMarcus StoinisNBA Trade NewsSidney Crosby Injury
NEW DELHI: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi, during his Australia visit from Feb 16 to 19, engaged extensively with the senior leadership of Australian defence forces to review ongoing bilateral engagements and chart pathways for expanding army-to-army cooperation.Discussions focused on enhancing the scope and complexity of joint exercises, strengthening professional military education exchanges and promoting greater interoperability between the two forces. His visit advanced India-Australia defence cooperation and deepened strategic alignment between the two nations, an Army statement said.As part of his high-level engagements, General Dwivedi called on the chief of defence forces and the secretary of the department of defence. At Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC), the General reviewed Australia’s integrated and multi-domain operational framework with the commander joint operations, gaining insights into joint planning and execution mechanisms, the statement noted.In Sydney, Gen Dwivedi interacted with the leadership of Forces Command, Special Operations Command and the 2nd Division of the Australian Army. The exchanges enabled both sides to share perspectives on force readiness, operational concepts and training methodologies. Particular attention was given to the bilateral Army Exercise AUSTRAHIND, with both sides expressing commitment to further enriching its forthcoming edition in India in 2026.In Canberra, General Dwivedi held substantive discussions with Lt General Simon Stuart, Chief of Australian Army. Drawing upon their shared professional association as alumni of the US Army War College (class of 2015), the two chiefs reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening institutional linkages and expanding avenues of cooperation. A comprehensive round table discussion at Australian Defence Forces Headquarters examined issues related to force modernisation, emerging technologies and future operational environments. The Army chief also called on Vice-Admiral Justin Jones, Chief of Joint Operations, Australian Defence Force, at the Joint Operations Command.