CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, defence chiefs discuss creation of theatre commands

Chief of defence staff Gen Bipin Rawat met the three service chiefs to discuss the creation of integrated theatre commands, with more discussions on the matter to happen soon.

Seeking to create more efficient fighting structures, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and three service chiefs held discussions about creating integrated theatre commands on Thursday. More discussions are likely to be held on the issue, government sources said. The day-long meeting included Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Army chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane and Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh, along with other officers. The DMA plans to set up four theatre commands along with the air defence command.