India is moving closer to undertaking its biggest military revamp since independence, with the army, navy and air force placed under commanders overseeing specific theatres of conflict, amid concerns over whether such a set-up can simultaneously counter China and Pakistan.Analysts said the debate over the proposed Integrated Theatre Commands is not just about a streamlining exercise but whether India’s military could be cohesive enough to deal with border disputes and evolving threats.The long-delayed plan was submitted to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh last month and now awaits approval from his ministry and the Cabinet Committee on Security. It would see India’s current system of 17 army, navy and air force commands, which largely operate within their separate structures, replaced with joint commands organised around geography and threat.
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India’s military revamp to counter China, Pakistan gathers pace
India is progressing with a significant military restructuring, its largest since independence, by integrating its army, navy, and air force under commanders responsible for specific conflict zones. This proposed reform, known as Integrated Theatre Commands, aims to replace the current system of 17 separate service commands with joint commands organized by geography and threat.
Junaid KathjuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-10 · 02:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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India is progressing with a significant military restructuring, its largest since independence, by integrating its army, navy, and air force under commanders responsible for specific conflict zones. This proposed reform, known as Integrated Theatre Commands, aims to replace the current system of 17 separate service commands with joint commands organized by geography and threat. The plan, submitted last month, is currently awaiting approval from the Defence Minister and the Cabinet Committee on Security. Analysts are debating whether this reorganization will enable India's military to effectively counter simultaneous threats from China and Pakistan and address evolving border disputes and security challenges.
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The long-delayed plan awaits approval from the Defence Minister and the Cabinet Committee on Security.
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The proposed Integrated Theatre Commands aim to replace the current system of 17 separate commands with joint commands organized around geography and threat.
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India is undertaking its biggest military revamp since independence, with army, navy, and air force placed under commanders overseeing specific theatres of conflict.
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Analysts suggest the debate is about whether India's military can be cohesive enough to deal with border disputes and evolving threats.
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