On September 4-5, 2024, a significant event took place in the military landscape of India. The first Joint Commander’s Conference of the Armed Forces was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, marking a new era in the coordination and integration of India’s military forces. This two-day conference, presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, brought together top military brass to discuss crucial issues facing the armed forces and to strategize on the future of India’s defense capabilities.
The conference was held in Lucknow on September 4-5, 2024.
The conference saw the participation of India’s top military leadership:
The conference was organized under the theme “Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat: Transforming Armed Forces” (Strong and Secure India: Transforming Armed Forces). This theme underscores the Indian government’s commitment to strengthening and modernizing the country’s defense capabilities.
The conference centered around several critical aspects of India’s military strategy and development:
Discussions were held on current and future security challenges facing India. The focus was on developing strategies to enhance the future capabilities of the Indian armed forces to meet these challenges effectively.
A significant portion of the conference was dedicated to deliberating on the organizational structure for a joint and integrated theatre command. This concept aims to unify the operations of the three armed forces under a single command for more efficient and coordinated military actions.
The conference emphasized the importance of:
In military terms, a ‘theatre’ refers to a specific geographical area (air, land, or sea) that could potentially become a conflict zone. The concept of an Integrated Theater Command involves unifying the personnel and resources of the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, and Indian Army under a single command structure.
The idea of integrated commands in India dates back to the recommendations of the 2015 Lt. Gen (Retd) DB Shekatkar committee, which suggested setting up an integrated tri-service command.
Presently, India has only two integrated commands:
The implementation of Integrated Theater Commands is expected to:
During the conference, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also launched several initiatives:
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