The ongoing debate over India’s theatre command reform remains unresolved, highlighted by recent remarks from military leaders at the Ran Samvaad seminar. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh emphasized the need for a tailored approach to integration, advocating for a centralized joint planning center, while Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi affirmed the Navy’s commitment to collaboration. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan is addressing intra-service differences as plans for theatre commands evolve. The discussions underscore the complexity of merging established service structures, with varying opinions on how to achieve effective jointness without compromising individual service capabilities, particularly for the Air Force, which is cautious about potential asset division.