Wars will be more integrated, theatre-oriented in future: General Dwivedi
Outgoing Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized the need for integrated, theatre-oriented military operations in the future. Reflecting on his tenure, he highlighted the Indian Army's operational readiness on both northern and western borders.
Why it matters
The shift toward theatre-oriented command structures represents a significant modernization of India's defense strategy to improve inter-service coordination.
In future, wars will be more joint, integrated and theatre-oriented; therefore, the armed forces' direction is clear – “to see together, take decisions together and take actions together”, outgoing Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday (June 30, 2026).
The article provides a straightforward account of the General's farewell remarks and military policy outlook.
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