Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan emphasized the importance of achieving jointness and integration among the Indian Armed Forces, while ensuring that each service maintains its unique identity and core role. He highlighted the recent Operation Sindoor as an exemplar of successful collaboration among the Army, Navy, and Air Force, noting the seamless transfer of assets and operational coordination during precision strikes across the border. Gen Chauhan also underscored the significance of fostering a joint military culture in line with planned theaterisation and the need to understand both physical and human geography in contemporary warfare. He stressed the emerging importance of new domains like space in modern conflicts, suggesting that asymmetries in these areas could enhance India’s strategic capabilities.