Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan highlighted the importance of creating integrated theatre commands and a joint planning and operation room as key priorities for the military, following Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s declaration of 2025 as the ‘year of defence reforms’. Gen Chauhan mentioned the development of joint doctrines on various subjects and the upcoming release of a ‘Vision 2047’ roadmap for the armed forces. The government’s focus on theaterisation aims to integrate the capabilities of the Army, Air Force, and Navy for optimal resource utilization in wars and operations.
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BSF keeps Attari gates closed, no customary handshakes now
(File photo) AMRITSAR: The BSF has decided to keep the Attari border gates closed and refrain from customary handshakes with Pakistan Rangers during the daily Beating Retreat ceremony due to heightened tensions and India's suspension of passenger movement. Security measures, including quick response teams and anti-drone systems, have been intensified at Attari, Sadiqi, and Hussainiwala posts. Amid these developments, several Pakistani nationals have returned home, while services like the Samjhauta Express and cross-border bus routes...
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