New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- In a first-of-its-kind outreach initiative, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday launched a dedicated alumni platform titled 'Friends for Life' (FFL) alongside Foreign Service Attaches from 39 friendly foreign countries.

The digital platform is designed to serve as a bridge connecting generations of military leaders from 99 countries who have undergone training at Indian Army institutions. The initiative aims to foster continued professional engagement, renew long-standing bonds and build a global network of defence cooperation rooted in shared training experiences.

Over the past decade, the Indian Army has trained more than 21,500 service personnel from friendly foreign nations. Officials said the ...