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हिन्दी — Read in HindiDefence reforms and structure
How the armed forces are organised and commanded, from the Chief of Defence Staff to the theatre commands.
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Integrated theatre commands: the roadmap reaches the Defence Minister
Copy link to Integrated theatre commands: the roadmap reaches the Defence MinisterLeadPrelims and Mains31 Jul 2026
- 17single service commands today, seven of the Army, seven of the Air Force and three of the Navy
- 3theatre commands proposed, northern, western and maritime
- 4new four star posts the reform would create, by the reports, including a Vice Chief of Defence Staff