Lt Gen V Hariharan Takes Charge as DG, Defence Intelligence Agency
Lieutenant General V Hariharan has taken over as Director General, Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Int), with Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, congratulating him on the appointment.
The new posting places Lt Gen Hariharan in a key role within India’s integrated defence structure, where the Defence Intelligence Agency operates in support of wider joint military planning and intelligence coordination. His appointment brings together responsibilities linked to defence intelligence and its integration into the broader framework of the armed forces.
According to the information available, Lt Gen Hariharan comes into the role with extensive operational experience gained across diverse terrains and challenging environments. That background is expected to inform his work in the new appointment and provide him with practical insight in dealing with intelligence-related and joint operational responsibilities.
Before assuming charge of the Defence Intelligence Agency assignment, Lt Gen Hariharan took over command of Strike One from Lieutenant General Sanjay Mitra. On taking command, he called on all ranks to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, morale and dedication, while ensuring continued operational preparedness and professionalism.
His service background includes experience across varied environments, which has contributed to his leadership profile in the Indian Army. The source notes that this operational experience and the command appointments he has held form an important part of his professional profile as he moves into the new intelligence-related responsibility.
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, while congratulating Lt Gen Hariharan, highlighted the General Officer’s extensive operational experience and the expertise and strategic insight he is bringing to the appointment.
The assumption of charge adds another significant assignment to Lt Gen Hariharan’s military career, with the new role placing him at the centre of defence intelligence work within the Integrated Defence Staff structure.
