Jointness is a ‘Matter of Survival’ in Changing Security Environment, Says Rajnath Singh
NEW DELHI — Defence Minister Defence Minister today hailed Operation Sindoor as a “living example of jointness delivering decisive results,” stating that its success must become the “benchmark for all future operation.”
Addressing a seminar organized by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on ‘Fostering Greater Jointness,’ the Raksha Mantri highlighted how the tri-services synergy during the operation produced a unified, real-time operational picture. This enabled commanders to take timely decisions, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced the risk of fratricide.
Shri Rajnath Singh stressed that in the face of complex traditional and non-traditional threats, jointness is a core operational necessity, not merely a choice.
“Our government’s objective is to further promote Jointness and integration among the Tri-Services. This is not only a matter of policy but a matter of survival in the fast-changing security environment,” he asserted.
He specifically pointed to the seamless integration of key military systems during the operation: The IAF’s Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), The Indian Army’s Akashteer, The Indian Navy’s Trigun
These systems worked in unison to create a joint operational backbone for the decisive military action.
The Defence Minister urged the Armed Forces to move away from service-specific compartmentalisation of hard-won knowledge and logistics. He highlighted that while different systems like the Army’s Computerised Inventory Control Group (CICG), the Air Force’s Integrated Materials Management Online System (IMMOLS), and the Navy’s Integrated Logistics Management System have brought efficiency, the next step is complete integration.
He announced that work has already begun on a Tri-Services Logistics Application to integrate these platforms, providing shared visibility of stocks and reducing redundant procurement.
Shri Singh also called for the harmonization of standards in critical domains like aviation safety and cyber warfare, warning that divergence could be exploited by adversaries. However, he cautioned that integration must respect the unique operational challenges of each service, from the Himalayas to the deep seas.
The path to achieving this, he concluded, lies in dialogue, understanding, and respect for traditions at all levels of military leadership.
