India's military theaterisation plan is progressing on the right track and could begin taking shape on the ground within the next two to three years, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi said.
The plan aims to integrate the operational capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force under unified theatre commands to enhance jointness, optimise resources, and improve combat effectiveness.
General Dwivedi said extensive consultations on the proposed integrated theatre command structure have been completed within the Chiefs of Staff Committee, and the final report has been submitted to the defence minister for review.
The Army Chief expressed confidence that the next phase of the process would be carried forward under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff and that the services are preparing for a second Operation Sindooor, if such an eventuality arises.
