By: Amit kumaR Agarwal
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited the historic Victoria Barracks in Melbourne as part of his four-day tour to Australia, aimed at strengthening defence ties between the two nations.
The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) shared glimpses of his visit on social media platform X, highlighting the significance of his tour.
“Strengthening Defence Collaboration!” HQ IDS posted. “General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff CDS India, toured the historic Victoria Barracks, a landmark military facility known for its rich heritage and role in shaping strategic military planning and defence administration. CDS was briefed by Brigadier Sean Parkes, Deputy G7 Army, on key strategic aspects of the Australian Army. The visit provided insights into the Australian Army’s operational framework and command structures.”
Earlier, General Chauhan was hosted by Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN, in Canberra. Admiral Johnston reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to deepening defence cooperation with India to enhance interoperability, strengthen people-to-people ties, and promote regional security.