Integrated Theatre Command: Strategic Synergy between the Armed Forces of India

The changing dynamics of the modern warfare, advancement of critical and emerging technology, changing geopolitical scenario and political instability in the neighboring countries, for example, the situations in Bangladesh, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Further, the evolving multidimensional security challenges from multiple fronts such as the border dispute with Pakistan and China, standoffs in India-China borders, presence of Chinese Navy in the Indian Ocean Region, Geo-Political influence of China in Maldives’s Government and Sri Lankan Government are posing significant threat to the India’s National Security, Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity. To address these security challenges and potential threat from multiple fronts such as Land, Air, Surface water, Underwater, Space and Cyber, an integrated approach is needed for effectively countering the multidimensional security challenges emerging from multiple fronts in multi domains. Therefore, an integration of armed forces and strategic synergy between the armed forces of India is paramount important for India’s National Security and Interest. This gives special impetus towards the creation of an Integrated Theatre Command in India. Further, an integrated Theatre Command is crucial for tackling the multidimensional defence challenges in future.