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Air Vice Marshal GKJ Reddy assumes command of College of Defence Management in Secunderabad

Air Vice Marshal GKJ Reddy officially assumed role as Commandant of College of Defence Management in Secunderabad on June 5, succeeding Major General G. Srinivas. His leadership is set to greatly influence training for future military leaders in India, improving defense management strategies across tri-services.

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Jun 5, 2026 · 1 min read · 2 views
Air Vice Marshal GKJ Reddy assumes command of College of Defence Management in Secunderabad

Key Takeaways

  • Air Vice Marshal GKJ Reddy took over as Commandant of the College of Defence Management on June 5, succeeding Major General G. Srinivas.
  • Reddy has over 4,500 hours of flying time and is a Category-A Qualified Flying Instructor.
  • He previously served as Associate Director at the Aeronautical Development Establishment under DRDO.
  • Reddy's leadership is expected to significantly influence future military training and development in India.
  • He was commissioned into the Indian Air Force's fighter stream in 1990, showcasing over three decades of experience.

Air Vice Marshal GKJ Reddy took command of College of Defence Management (CDM) in Secunderabad Friday,June 5 . He succeeds Major General G. Srinivas,who's moving to General Officer Commanding (GOC) for Telangana and Andhra Sub Area (TASA).

Reddy,commissioned into fighter stream of Indian Air Force back in 1990,brings deep expertise. He's a Category-A Qualified Flying Instructor with over 4,500 flying hours. Educated at National Defence College and Defence Services Staff College,he honed leadership skills there .

Reddy's career packed with crucial command and staff roles,proving his mettle within military. Before CDM,he was Associate Director (PMT) at Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE),under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

His time at CDM set to influence training and development of India's next military leaders. The college plays key role in crafting defense management strategies across tri-services…

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