Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Inducted into US Army War College International Hall of Fame
Introduction
On April 24, 2025, General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff of India, was formally inducted into the International Hall of Fame at the United States Army War College (USAWC) in Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. This recognition makes him the third Indian army chief to receive this honor, following Generals V. K. Singh and Bikram Singh.
Main Body
During his visit to the USAWC, General Dwivedi addressed faculty and international student officers, emphasizing topics such as leadership, professional military education, and current security challenges. As an alumnus and Distinguished Fellow of the institution, he toured key facilities, participated in panel discussions, reviewed advanced study projects from the scholars program, and engaged with distinguished members of the college. Prior to this event, on April 21, 2025, General Dwivedi began his U.S. visit in Hawaii. He received a Guard of Honour at Fort Shafter, the headquarters of the United States Army Pacific. During that stop, he held discussions with General Ronald P. Clark, Commanding General of U.S. Army Pacific, and other senior leaders. The conversations focused on strengthening bilateral defense cooperation between India and the United States and advancing a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Additionally, General Dwivedi conducted an aerial tour of Oahu Island to gain insights into the training ecosystem and multi-domain operational readiness. On April 22, 2025, Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, hosted General Dwivedi at India House in Washington, D.C., ahead of further engagements in the capital. According to the Indian Embassy, this visit continues the pattern of high-level military-to-military exchanges between India and the United States, following recent visits by the Indian Air Chief and Navy Chief.
Conclusion
General Dwivedi’s induction into the International Hall of Fame and his series of meetings with U.S. military leaders highlight the continued institutional cooperation and defense discussions between India and the United States, particularly regarding their common strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific.