India’s major military reform: Theatre Command plans finalized, proposal to be submitted soon
He clarified that the reforms would incorporate the areas of air, land, and sea warfare with cyberspace and space operations.
The largest military reforms in India have taken on their ultimate form. These reforms entail the establishment of theatre commands that incorporate all forces—land, air, sea, cyber, and space.
According to sources cited by The Tribune, the idea is probably going to be forwarded to the government for approval shortly.
The process of requesting government permission for these reforms would be started by the Department of Military Affairs, under the direction of General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
During the 22nd Major General Samir Sinha memorial lecture on Tuesday, May 21, at the United Service Institution—a think-tank funded by the Ministry of Defence in the nation’s capital—General Chauhan gave an overview of the reform proposal.
The plan covers the developing nature of warfare, technology advancements, and the integration of the capabilities of the three armed forces. It is designed to run in three distinct timeframes until 2047.
“Having theatre commands is just the beginning of a long-term plan aimed at having a future-ready force capable of multi-domain operations,” said General Chauhan.
He clarified that the reforms would incorporate the areas of air, land, and sea warfare with cyberspace and space operations.
General Chauhan disclosed that he and the military chiefs had worked out their differences about the reforms during intense brainstorming sessions that were conducted behind closed doors under the codename “Operation Tiranga.” Eleven meetings, each lasting three to four hours, were held during these sessions.
The reform plan calls for a three-step approach that includes defining integration, adjusting to technology changes, and achieving self-reliance, among other things.
The CDS stressed that the current global order is unstable and that technology is transforming the character of battle. He pointed out that without unity and integration, theatre commands could not function as intended.
The plan calls for a three-step approach that includes defining integration, adjusting to technology, and becoming self-reliant.
The CDS underlined that the current global order is unstable and that technology is transforming the character of battle.
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